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Barcelona Bids $30M for Herrington, World Cup Starter

6/13/2026

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Barcelona made an official bid for Colorado Rapids' 18-year-old Australian defender Lucas Herrington.
Colorado values him at $23-$30 million, a price that would make Herrington the most expensive Australian player, surpassing Harry Souttar’s $23 million record.
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Herrington, who has played every MLS minute this season, could start in Australia’s World Cup opener against Turkey, a performance that could raise Colorado’s asking price.

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Barcelona made an official bid for Colorado Rapids' 18-year-old Australian defender Lucas Herrington.
Colorado values him at $23-$30 million, a price that would make Herrington the most expensive Australian player, surpassing Harry Souttar’s $23 million record.
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Herrington, who has played every MLS minute this season, could start in Australia’s World Cup opener against Turkey, a performance that could raise Colorado’s asking price.