Dani Olmo Confirms Barcelona Approach

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Jan 2, 2020

Dani Olmo has revealed Barcelona’s official approach for him amid heavy speculations over Dinamo Zagreb future.

“It makes me happy the rumours have become a formal proposal and Barca are planning my return,” Olmo told L’Esportiu. “I spent six years at La Masia and they taught me values for a lifetime.

“I do not know if Barca wants me now or at the end of the season, it’s something my representatives control. If there is an agreement between the clubs, it seems to me it is best to leave Zagreb now.”

Barcelona let Olmo walk for practically nothing in 2014 and now, will have to spend upwards of €40m to sign him back. The player himself wants a January switch since it could boost his chances of appearing in the 2020 Euros. He has already made an impressing by scoring his debut for the Spani senior national team.

“My goal is to go to the European Championship and it will be difficult for me in the next few months if I only play in a minor competition,” he said. “Not only for going to the European Championship, also for continuing to improve. I am prepared to take a step forward in my career.”

Mino Raiola slams Barcelona over de Ligt chase

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Jan 2, 2020

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Mino Raiola slams Barcelona over de Ligt chase — Bildbyran

Matthijs de Ligt’s agent Mino Raiola has slammed Barcelona over their casual approach to sign Matthijs de Ligt.

De Ligt was hot property in the summer after the Ajax captain took his home club to the semi finals of the UEFA Champions League and guided them to a domestic league title as well.

He was subjected to interest from Barcelona and Juventus primarily. When De Jong’s deal was wrapped up by Barcelona, the club seemed pretty confident of signing his compatriot as well and slacked off over their seriousness which obviously pissed off Raiola.

“Barça thought: ‘(Frenkie) de Jong’s coming, (De Ligt) will arrive as well,” he said. “They treated him like a piece of cheese, as we say. But the reasons they wanted him there were wrong… did they believe a player like Pique was going to leave his spot in the team?

“In Holland, they almost believe Barça are a Dutch club, not a foreign club, they saw this transfer almost as sacrilege, they thought he had to go there.

“De Ligt is not interested in money, he just wants to play. And Juve wanted him one year ago. And (De Ligt) told me: ‘Mino, I want to go the Harvard of defending.’ So that’s why we chose Juve, to graduate.”

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You won’t believe what Messi is doing at the gym!

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Jan 1, 2020

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You won't believe what Messi is doing at the gym! — Messi at the gym - is he watching himself? Image Credit : https://twitter.com/Valenjure1

Imagine it’s a regular day and you’re going to gym for your daily workout – okay scratch that, occasional workout – and the you see Messi running on the treadmill while watching himself score some cool goals.

Sounds pretty unrealistic? Well, it was definitely real for Valentina Jure and her brother, Franco Jure. They saw Messi enter their gym in Rosario – Messi’s hometown.

“He came in as if he was any other, I could not believe it,” Valentina told a local news source.

“He used the machines like any other; he was smiling with everyone.”

Valentina snapped a photograph of him on the treadmill as well, to gather proof – in case no one believed her. And sure, no one actually did until she posted it on Twitter.

Her brother, Franco Jure, got a fan photo with him as well.

Imaginate estar entrenando y que de la nada aparezca Messi… bueno me pasó. pic.twitter.com/12YtzewVUb
— Franco Jure (@FrancoJure) December 30, 2019

“Imagine training and then from nowhere, Messi shows up. Well, it happened to me,” Franco said on Twitter.

“I went to the gym and I found Messi watching Messi’s goals,” Valentina also added alongside the pictures.

“I couldn’t believe it, literally, my phone was exploding. Journalists and people from around the world wrote to me, it was hard to believe,” she continued.

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Suarez has hopes up for a Barca contract extension

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Jan 1, 2020

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Suarez has hopes up for a Barca contract extension — Bildbyran

Barcelona’s striker Luis Suarez is keeping his hopes up for a new contract with Barcelona, and aims for an extension with the club.

Although there’s still a lot of time left – the striker still has 18 months to go before his contract ends with the Blaugranes – Suarez wants to make sure his place his secured even after the deal ends. He has shown impressive stats this season – with 13 goals across this year.

I am very happy at the club,” Suárez told Sport. “I have always given my all. The statistics and the numbers back that up, I think I am still at the top of my game and when it’s time to talk, we will come to an [agreement].”

“I always said personal challenges have to be left to one side, but in this case, with so few [goals] to overtake a historic player like Kubala, you feel very proud,” he added.

“Second place is obviously a more difficult challenge, but that doesn’t take it out of sight. You always try to do what you can. The first place is unreachable, but it’s exciting to be able to get close to César’s figures.”

“Statistics and numbers support me, I think I am up ready to talk about an extension and a new deal will come to fruition.”

What do you think – will Barca keep him on?

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Kluivert positive about Alena transfer

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Dec 30, 2019

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Kluivert positive about Alena transfer — Bildbyran

Patrick Kluivert says that Carles Alena’s signing to Real Betis for the remainder of the period on advance could be uplifting news for Riqui Puig.

The 20-year-old has not shown up for Barca this season yet has said he is happy to be patient and sit tight for his opportunity at the Camp Nou.

Kluivert figures Alena’s leave implies Puig could be elevated to the first football team. However, it’s everything up to Ernesto Valverde to decide.

“I think so, it depends on Valverde. If there is a space, I think Riqui has to be the first to go up. I have told Riqui,” he said.

“Everyone wants to play in the first team and then look at their interests. To grow it is not bad to go on loan to a good team to continue growing as a player and person.”’

Barcelona have had tough luck recently with players they have signed in midfield. They have gone up and signed players like Arturo Vidal who have in no way ever shown any capability to play the Barcelona way.

However they will be hoping that the new class of players like Puig can prove their worth for the Catalans.

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OFFICIAL: Carles Aleña joins Real Betis on loan from Barcelona

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Dec 29, 2019

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The Blaugrana have started their selling spree.

We already have the first player to leave, but who will follow?

Barcelona has sent young midfielder Carles Aleña on loan to fellow La Liga club Real Betis until the end of the season. The Spain Under-21 international Alena started Barca’s first league game of the campaign but has struggled for playing time since, featuring just three more times in the top flight.

Speaking this month, head coach Ernesto Valverde admitted he would have liked to have used Aleña more often this term given his impressive display against Inter Milan in the Champions League. The 21-year-old, who worked his way through the academy ranks and has made 39 first-team appearances, will now link up with Betis for the second half of 2019-20.

📣 OFFICIAL | | #RealBetis sign Carles Aleñá on loan 📝🤝

Hit it hard these months, @Carlesale10! 💫💚

➡ https://t.co/5RHDc2DzrO pic.twitter.com/XNcjiOeFJg
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) December 28, 2019

He has been consistently linked with a move away from the Camp Nou this season, with La Liga rivals Getafe and Valencia also reported to be interested in a loan move for him. The six-month loan deal, confirmed on Barcelona’s official website on Saturday, does not include any purchase option.

According to Mundo Deportivo, AC Milan director Paolo Maldini contacted Aleña’s father personally to sign the Barcelona midfielder on an 18-month loan with option to buy. Aleña told him that his plan was to leave on loan so he can return to Barcelona again. He was then convinced with the Real Betis option. Aleña is in line to make his debut for 13th-place Betis away at Deportivo Alaves on January 5.

Juventus eye reunion with unhappy Barcelona ace Arturo Vidal

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Dec 28, 2019

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Juventus eye reunion with unhappy Barcelona ace Arturo Vidal — © Bildbyrån

Vidal is alleged to have been underpaid.

As a result, he could move back to Serie A.

Arturo Vidal has accused Barcelona of being “unfair” amid claims he is owed up to €2.4 million in unpaid bonuses. According to Spanish newspaper ABC, Vidal has filed a complaint against his club to La Liga and the Spanish Footballers’ Association. It is alleged that the Chile international has only been paid €1.7m of the €4.1m he is owed.

“I am not in charge of that, that is why I have my agent, my lawyer, who takes care of the awards and stuff,” he told Chilean radio station ADN. “It seems unfair to me if money is missing, but it is an issue that is alien to what we are experiencing today.”

L’@Inter tiene viva la pista #Giroud con il @ChelseaFC, può anticipare l’arrivo di #Darmian dal @1913parmacalcio e continua a trattare #Vidal con il @FCBarcelona (che ha ricevuto anche una telefonata dalla #Juventus…) @SkySport #calciomercato
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) December 27, 2019

Vidal has started just four La Liga games for Barcelona this term and earlier this week refused to rule out a move in the upcoming transfer window. However, the former Juventus and Bayern Munich star is not thinking about his future while back in his native Chile for a short Christmas break: “It is a subject I said when I arrived here that I will talk about it when I am there [in Spain]. I am on holiday and I just want to talk about what is going on here.”

The Chilean is expected to leave the club for Serie A in the upcoming January transfer window with multiple reports linking him with Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan. However, it seems that Juventus have reportedly contacted Vidal for a possible move as well. According to Sky Italia, although the Nerazzurri still believe they can complete the deal for Chilean midfielder and are in talks with Barcelona regarding the same, Juventus have contacted Vidal as well and might play spoilsport for their Italian rivals.

Real Madrid rival calls Busquets most important Barca player after Messi

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Dec 28, 2019

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Real Madrid rival calls Busquets most important Barca player after Messi

Rival Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro is in awe of Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets.

He has praised his fellow rival midfielder Busquets and said he is the most important player at the club after star player Lionel Messi.

Busquets has around 555 competitive appearances for the club and it’s clear his rival likes his playing style so much.

“Along with Messi, Busquets has been the most important player at Barcelona in recent years,” Casemiro told Mundo Deportivo.

“We talk about Messi, [Luis] Suarez or before about Neymar, but Busquets for me is the most important

“We talked about [Andres] Iniesta and Xavi, but he was always there doing the dirty work.

“He is one of the best defensive midfielders. Compared to me, he is different.

“He may not have the physical attributes like mine but he is always positioned very well – he is always well placed and that is very important.”

Even though Busquets has not played for 5 games this season, it’s undeniable that Busquets has made a major contribution to the Barcelona team. Further, it’s unlikely that he will make a transfer to another club – especially since he has expressed his interest in playing for Barca for his entire career.

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Pedro wants Barcelona move

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Dec 28, 2019

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Chelsea’s old campaigner Pedro has told the media that he is very much open to the possibility of a return to Nou Camp.

The former Barcelona star is a La Masia product. He grew up through the ranks and became a winger at the club under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola.

Along with the likes of Sergio Busqets, Xavi, Lionel Messi, Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Pedro formed that special group of students from La Masia who went on to achieve great things for the club.

However, for all his talent Pedro was always a bit part player for the club. When he fell further down the ranks after the arrival of Neymar, Pedro moved to South West London to play for Chelsea. Four seasons later, he has expressed his wish to go back.

“If they call me, I’d leave it all,” Pedro told L’Esportiu.

“There was a moment this pre-season, when we played against Barcelona, that, after speaking to (Ernesto Valverde), I saw a chance (of returning).

“But the door closed quickly. At this moment, I don’t know what is going to happen to me, only that I finish my contract at Chelsea at the end of the season.”

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How Manchester City almost signed Lionel Messi by mistake

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Dec 27, 2019

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How Manchester City almost signed Lionel Messi by mistake — © Bildbyrån

The Blaugrana have been blessed by Messi’s presence for so many years.

But things could have turned out so different.

Europe’s top teams have been envious of Barcelona since Lionel Messi broke through and began his ascent to the top of world football. And Manchester City tried their luck with a big offer for him after someone misunderstood what Pairoj Piempongsant, who worked with the club’s owner, said in a meeting.

Manchester City made a €81 million offer for Barcelona hero Lionel Messi because of a misunderstanding, former CEO Garry Cook has revealed. Cook joined the Premier League side in 2008, shortly after Thaksin Shinawatra bought the club, and spent three years there.

“We were in London on a conference call,” Cook told The Athletic. “Pairoj Piempongsant was getting heated. The phone was on the table and he was speaking to Paul Aldridge, who had previously been with West Ham, got himself in a bit of trouble [over Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano’s transfers], and was also part of Thaksin’s world. So picture the scene. There is Paul with his London accent: ‘Pairoj, you got to tell me what we are doing, it is getting out of control’.

“Pairoj was lying on a chaise lounge, getting a massage, and shouting: ‘Yes, yes, yes! Very messy, messy, it’s getting messy’. Something got lost in translation and — on my daughter’s eyesight, this is the truth — that was misheard as ‘we have got to get Messi’. That was the enduring comedy of Manchester City, I suppose. Paul came to me afterwards: ‘Garry, this is getting confusing, I don’t know what we are doing here’. I said: ‘Put the offer in, let’s see what we come up with’.

“Then Dave Richards called me the next day from the Premier League: ‘Garry, have you put in an offer for Lionel Messi? Seventy million pounds? Are you mad?’ He said he had had a call from Barcelona and they wanted to know if it was real. They were saying to Dave that, if it was real, they might have done a deal a few weeks earlier.”

Instead of signing Messi, City ended up setting a new British record transfer when they signed Robinho from Real Madrid.

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