Gerard Pique to leave Barca in the summer

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Apr 7, 2020

Gerard Pique reassures confidence in Barcelona's progress despite defeat — bildbyran

Barcelona will be without one of their key players this summer. Spanish media claim that Gerard Pique was ready to leave the “Nou Camp”.

The media speculate that Pique has already announced the decision to the club’s leader and Lionel Messi that he will leave the club.

The 33-year-old has a contract with Barcelona until 2022, and his next destination should be the MLS league.

Don Balon announced that Pique’s wife, pop star Shakira, had agreed to move the family to Miami, and that Pique would wear the Inter Miami jersey owned by David Beckham.

Pique is just one of many players Beckham wants to bring to his team. David Silva, Sergio Busquets and Edinson Cavani are mentioned as potential reinforcements for Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi Leaving Barcelona For Inter Milan Not Impossible – Moratti

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Bishwaraj Bhattacharyya

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Apr 7, 2020

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Lionel Messi Leaving Barcelona For Inter Milan Not Impossible - Moratti

Former Inter Milan president, Massimo Moratti believes Lionel Messi’s move to the San Siro is not “a forbidden dream”.

Messi is in direct conflict with the Barcelona board members after several incidents that tested his patience.

First, it was Eric Abidal’s comments regarding the Barcelona players which Messi spoke out against. Then, the Argentine came forward and criticized the Camp Nou chiefs over their handling of the Coronavirus pandemic. He defended the player’s right to chose whether to give up their wages or not. Overall, the Catalan giants are really struggling to keep their star forward happy with his contract also due to end in June 2021.

“I don’t think it’s a forbidden dream at all. Maybe it wasn’t even before this misfortune,” Moratti told Radio Rai. “Messi is at the end of his contract and it would certainly be attempted to bring him home. I don’t know if this situation will change anything, but I think we will see strange things at the end of the year.”

Messi’s nemesis, Cristiano Ronaldo moved to the Serie A in 2018 and even challenged the Argentine to make the switch to Italy. Fans would be ecstatic to see these rivals go at each other in the same league once again.

Barcelona are interested in signing Lautaro Martinez from Inter. Moratti suggested that the striker could be used as an exchange piece for Messi. “He [Martinez] is a very good lad, he cares about his career,” Moratti said. “But, as I said before, we have to see if it’s part of an operation for bigger players like Messi.”

Why Barcelona failed to bring Neymar back in summer 2019

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Apr 6, 2020

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Why Barcelona failed to bring Neymar back in summer 2019

The newspaper that is considered close to Barcelona – “Mundo Deportivo”, revealed the latest offer with which the Catalan giant wanted to return the Brazilian international Neymar to the “Nou Camp” which in 2017 was sold to PSG for a record 222 million. euros.

As the summer transfer window approaches, the information that Barça will try to secure the services of the winger again is becoming more frequent. On that occasion, the Catalan daily revealed that at the end of the previous summer transfer window, Neymar was offered to PSG, by the reigning Spanish champions.

The Barça package included Croatian international Ivan Rakitic, then 20-year-old defender Jean-Clair Todibo, who is currently on loan at Schalke, while France international Ousmane Dembele was due to go on a one-year loan deal. In addition to these three, Barça was ready to spend 130 million euros for compensation.

PSG responded that they accept the offer, but asked for another 150 million. euros. Neymar immediately informed both sides that he was ready to give 20 million euros just to equalize the difference between what Barça is offering and what PSG is looking for. However, he would have done so only if he had been promised that the money would be returned to him within a year, through the salary he would have earned at the Nou Camp.

Such an ultimatum from Neymar was not accepted by the leaders of Barça, which already have a hige expenses when it comes to the salaries of the players, because they allocate 391 million per year. euros, i.e 83% of the club’s annual budget. For that reason, Neymar’s long-awaited comeback in the ranks of the Catalan giant Barça failed.

Neymar Lacks The Professionalism To Be Great Like Messi Or Ronaldo – Zico

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Bishwaraj Bhattacharyya

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Apr 6, 2020

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Neymar Lacks The Professionalism To Be Great Like Messi Or Ronaldo - Zico

Neymar needs to be more professional like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, according to Brazil’s Zico.

The former great has recognized the one problem that has been halting Neymar from being great in his career.

We are all aware of the 28-year-old’s lavish lifestyle in Paris, the birthday party he hosted just a couple of days ahead of PSG’s clash with Nantes. He has maintained an incredible scoring tally of 69 goals in 80 appearances for the Ligue 1 outfit but at what cost? Neymar came to the side at a record-breaking fee of €222m but after three seasons is yet to lead PSG to Champions League success.

“I really like Ney, his way of playing is incredible. But he has to be more professional like Ronaldo and Messi, who live for football,” Zico told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“Ney has too many thoughts that distract him. I spoke to him recently and asked him to be more professional. He is 28 years old now and there is a good team at PSG. They can win the Champions League. It will depend on his quality throughout the tournament, not just for one match. Now Ney has more experience and maturity.”

Neymar tried to force a PSG exit last summer but was unsuccessful. He did commit to finding success with the French side but it is unlikely that he will stay for the remainder of his contract. Can we expect a return to the Camp Nou?

Barcelona set to lose millions as Umtiti transfer closes in

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Diptanil Roy

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Apr 4, 2020

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Barcelona set to lose millions as Umtiti transfer closes in — Bildbyran

Barcelona it would seem had already resigned to the sale of Samuel Umtiti this summer.

The French World Cup Winner was bought for an expensive price and has failed to live up to his hype at the club. It is now being rumored that he will be let go off in the summer, should they get the correct bid.

He has very often been injured and whenever he has played he has not been up to the mark. Moreover, with the introduction of Lenglet at Nou Camp, Umtiti has lost his first-team spot completely.

Amidst this situation, rose another – Umtiti wanted to be sold. There was no dearth of suitors as Premier League clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United made their interest in him clear.

Arsenal are still being considered favorites as they have ramped up their efforts to sign the defender. However, the current situation has seen markets dip if not crash yet and Barcelona are now concerned that Umtiti’s valuation has gone down.

They were expecting to earn £50 million in his sale from any suitor but are now afraid that with the market down they will not get anywhere near £40 million either. Keeping the player is no option either as they need to move him to free up salary and prepare funds for other targets.

See more: Messi confirms 70% pay cut while criticizing Barcelona board

Barcelona Should Prioritize Bringin Neymar Back Over Lautaro Martinez – Rivaldo

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Apr 4, 2020

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Barcelona Should Prioritize Bringin Neymar Back Over Lautaro Martinez - Rivaldo

Former Barcelona ace, Rivaldo believes reuniting Neymar with Lionel Messi should be a priority.

The Catalan giants are invested in bringing Lautaro Martinez to Camp Nou this summer. However, Rivaldo thinks bringing Neymar back should top that wish after a very troubled season.

“The rumours are growing about Barcelona’s intention to sign Neymar and Lautaro Martinez in the next transfer window,” Rivaldo wrote in his column for Betfair (via Onefootball).

“Although the young Argentinian is a good player, I think that only Neymar is a certain bet to claim a place in the starting XI side by side with Messi. Looking at the last few years we have seen many valuable players who didn’t manage to play alongside Messi – failing to perform under the expectations.

“But Neymar – like Luis Suarez – is one of the few players in the world that doesn’t feel pressure on the pitch, always playing with plenty of personality. He never gets frightened and it would be a safe option for the club while Martinez is a young, talented forward that perhaps in two or three years may become a good signing.

“For now I think the club should prioritise Neymar. I’m a fan of his qualities and personality and I know that sometimes I’m liable to criticism as some Barcelona fans didn’t like the way Neymar decided to leave the club.

“But the truth is that he is a different player now who should be a nice help to Messi and co. in trying to win another Champions League.”

Barca puts Ter Stegen talks on hold

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Martina Alcheva

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Apr 3, 2020

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During the break in La Liga, the leaders of Barcelona are trying to convince goalkeeper Mark-Andre Ter Stegen to sign a new contract.

According to the Spanish media, the first round of negotiations failed, as the goalkeeper did not accept the conditions offered by the club.

Ter Stegen moved to Barcelona from Monchengladbach in 2014 for 12 million euros. At Nou Camp, he became one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and he won all the trophies in club football with the Spanish giants.

His current contract with Barcelona expires in two years, and if the club wants to keep him, they will have to offer him a higher salary. Under the current contract, Ter Stegen has an annual salary of five million euros, and in the new contract, Barcelona offers him an annual salary of 6.5 million euros.

Ter Stegen is seeking a salary of 10 million euros a year, and believes that he deserves to be close to Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez.

Suarez strikes: Barcelona board called out yet again!

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Apr 3, 2020

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Suarez strikes: Barcelona board called out yet again! — Bildbyran

The world might soon be coming to an end but the Barcelona board is being hit relentlessly.

Imagine the level of distasteful handling of well-paid professionals you would have to go to , to manage to irk every senior player in the squad enough so that they keep calling you out despite the end times being near.

After it was revealed that Barcelona players had finally agreed to pay cuts after a lot of negotiations by the Barcelona board, Messi sent out a statement claiming the contradiction.

It said that the players were always ready to sacrifice the salary and more to help the club and truth should not be twisted to suit the board.

Now Luis Suarez, another senior member at the club has taken to the media to hit out at the board.

“A lot of hurtful things have been said about the squad’s salary cuts,” the forward told Sport 890 on Thursday.

“People have said that the players didn’t want to accept them, then it was said that players from other areas of the club had reached an agreement when the reality is that we were waiting to try and find the best solution for the club.”

Suarez added: “It hurts when people say things like that because we were always the first people that wanted to reach an agreement, as we know what the club’s situation is.

“No player in the squad refused a wage cut. A mutual agreement was reached between the players and the club. The captains spoke to the president and nobody refused it.”

See More: OFFICIAL: Barcelona cut players’ salaries due to coronavirus

Griezmann: I want the #7 jersey

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Apr 2, 2020

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Barcelona striker Antoine Griezmann has admitted he wants to change the number of his shirt.

The Frenchman, who joined the Catalan club last summer, playGs at number 17, while at Atletico Madrid he wore number 7, just like in the national team.

It can be said that Antoine Griezmann has had a forgetful first season in the Barcelona jersey since last summer when he decided to make a move from Atletico Madrid.

That is why many have linked the player with a move away from Camp Nou, just one season after his transfer, but according to the his latest statement, it does not make sense for him at least this summer.

In an eSports stream, the Frenchman said that he wants to get the number 7 shirt next year, making it clear he has no plans to leave the Catalan club.

– I would like to return “7”. Quarantine goes well, but there is nothing to be done. I really miss football. I have no idea when the matches will continue, Griezmann said.

As a reminder, last summer, the number 7 jersey in Barcelona was occupied by Filipe Coutinho. Later, the Brazilian went on loan to Bayern Munich.

Barcelona Seem To Have Lost Their ‘Soul’

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Bishwaraj Bhattacharyya

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Apr 2, 2020

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Barcelona Seem To Have Lost Their 'Soul'

Barcelona are no longer their best self and currently look like a team without a soul, according to Marc Muniesa.

It has been a rough ride all along for the Catalan giants, getting knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Athletico and having to switch managers midway through the campaign.

Barca have looked unconvincing even under Quique Setien with €120m signing, Antoine Griezmann struggling to hit top form. However, they were two points clear at the top of the La Liga table before football came to a halt across Europe.

“Everything that’s happened has been a bit bizarre, with Valverde’s sacking, people putting on pressure from outside about the play… it looks like a team without a soul,” Muniesa told Sport.

“It’s very difficult to do what Pep [Guardiola] did or Luis Enrique, who played a little more on the counter-attack. Now, with injuries to Dembele and Luis Suarez, there aren’t as many solutions up front.

“Griezmann is not at the high level expected of him and Messi is a bit on his own. The best news is Ansu Fati, who’s a footballer who has no fear. The football issue was a bit more complicated because the investment in wages is the most important thing at the club and it’s normal that it would take a bit longer.”

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