Overview of Barcelona's transfers after Pep Guardiola's departure in 2012
Pep Guardiola amassed 14 cups in a span of four years with Barcelona and the list of titles he won includes three league titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies. His side played an eye-catching and free flowing brand of football that was very characteristic of them.The playing style termed as ‘Tiki Taka’, and with Lionel Messi spearheading their ranks, Barca looked invincible at times.So, when Pep Guardiola refused to renew his contract at the end of the 2012 season and decided to part ways with his boyhood club, many thought that his departure would signal the end of Barcelona’s brilliant run. However, as the world has witnessed since, that just wasn’t the case.Here we take a look at some of the transfer deals that the Cules have brokered since Guardiola’s departure, the impact some of the new faces have had and some that didn't quite leave their mark.Here is a quick glance at Barcelona’s League position and the transfer fee of their most expensive signing each season.SeasonLeague PositionPlayer with Highest Transfer FeeTransfer fee2012/131Alex Song€19 million2013/142Neymar€57 million2014/151Luis Suarez€81 million2015/162*Arda Turan€34 million*Updated as of the 2015-16 season
#1 2012-13
Season Overview
The season marked the managerial debut of Tito Villanova, long-time assistant of Pep Guardiola. Vilanova assumed management of the club after Guardiola refused to renew his contract at the Camp Nou.
Barca brought Alex Song and Jordi Alba into the team whereas Ibrahim Afellay & Seydou Keita were among the notable names to depart.
All things considered, the season was a successful one for Barcelona as the players adapted to the philosophy of their new coach and clinched the league title with a fifteen point cushion over second placed Real Madrid while amassing a record 100 points from a possible 114.
TheBlaugranawere knocked out in the semi-finals of their cup competitions namely the Copa Del Rey and the UEFA Champions League.
2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or winnerLionel Messi finished as the clubs top goal scorer registering 60 strikes in all competitions.
New signing Jordi Alba became a mainstay at the left side of defence whereas his colleague Alex Song failed to impress the Camp Nou and was hence shipped off to West Ham in the following season.
Notable Arrivals
| Position | Player | Age | Moving From | Transfer Fee |
| Defensive Midfield | Alex Song | 24 | Arsenal FC (Premier League) | 19 million |
| Left Back | Jordi Alba | 23 | Valencia CF (La Liga) | 14 million |