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Now, club president Joan Laporta has opened the doors for the seven-time Ballon d'Or to return to Camp Nou, stating that he would like it if Messi would come ...

Laporta has previously admitted that he does not regret the departure of Messi, stating that the club is bigger than anyone. Whether such a move materialises remains to be seen. The Argentina superstar signed for Paris Saint-Germain on a Bosman deal, penning a two-year contract with an option of another year.

The upcoming summer transfer window will be a hugely vital one for Barcelona. Following a trophyless campaign, the Blaugrana need to strengthen their roster ...

Now, SPORT reports that a similar case could ensue with goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, as Barcelona are not ruling out the possibility of selling the German goalkeeper should a significant offer arrive for him in the summer. It is further stated that Barça are not entirely happy with his performances this season and have concerns due to some of his displays during which he conceded goals that could have been saved. The upcoming summer transfer window will be a hugely vital one for Barcelona. Following a trophyless campaign, the Blaugrana need to strengthen their roster adequately in order to challenge Real Madrid for the title and make a splash in Europe as well.

The women's team won all 30 of its league games this season and now heads into the Champions League final against Lyon.

But under new manager Jonatan Giráldez, the team has only lost once all season—the Champions League semifinal second leg against Wolfsburg which saw Barcelona advance to the final on aggregate anyway. The win comes ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final showdown against Lyon, which had won five straight Champions League trophies until Barcelona’s victory last year. In March, Barcelona Femení broke the official world attendance record for a women’s game with its crowd of 91,553 in a game against Real Madrid. A month later, the side broke its own record with a 91,648-spectator crowd for a Champions League semifinal game against Wolfsburg.

Barça's dominance in the league was underscored by its goal difference as it scored 148 goals during the season -- an average of 4.93 goals per game -- and ...

Striker Asisat Oshoala, meanwhile, picked up the Golden Boot after scoring 20 goals in 19 league appearances. It is the first team to achieve this feat in the Primera Liga Iberdrola. It is not just on the pitch that Barça has made history this season.

And manager Xavi Hernandez has already sketched out his plans for the window, with the Barcelona icon seeking to bring in as many as seven players. However, ...

As for Zubimendi, he would not exactly be a like-for-like replacement for de Jong, but more of a cover for Sergio Busquets in the No. 6 role. Nevertheless, Xavi considers the Netherlands international a key part of his plans. But at the same time, the manager is also aware of the financial situation at the club and would not be surprised if he were sold.

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong arrived at Camp Nou in 2019 to great fanfare but the cash-strapped Catalans are now willing to sell the €75m signing ...

There is little doubt De Jong will fulfil his potential somewhere. If it were up to me, he would continue at Barcelona for many more years.” At Ajax, where he operated as a deep-lying midfielder, he still had plenty of freedom to roam. And it is a position where they have some solid cover. Even though for now De Jong still wants to succeed at Barcelona – in a city he loves, at a club he loves – at some point he might decide for his own sake, it’s best to stop swimming against the tide, and accept the dream is over. De Jong is suspended for the trip to face Getafe on Sunday, meaning the club’s last game against Villarreal at home on the final day of the season could also be his last appearance in a Barcelona shirt, even if that is not his plan. It’s not over yet, of course, and many would argue De Jong deserves one more season at Barcelona to get it right under Xavi in a more stable set-up, but the club’s financial necessity is a difficult fire to put out. Only Pedri’s injury and other absences in midfield have earned De Jong more 90-minute appearances in the past few weeks, with Barcelona down to the bare bones as they approach the end of the season. Barcelona need the money and not many other players in their squad would be able to rake in as much as De Jong, certainly not one they would be willing to sell. You made that big dream reality. De Jong’s camp have scoffed at rumours linking him to Old Trafford before, but what is true, as GOAL has revealed, is that Barcelona are seriously considering selling the Dutchman, a player that was supposed to be the future of the team’s midfield and was one of the hottest prospects in world football when he arrived. They have been repeatedly humiliated in the Champions League, which they last won in 2015, and the only trophy De Jong has won at Barcelona is the Copa del Rey in 2021.

The Argentine attacker left Barca last summer after his contract expired as the club could not afford to give him a new deal. The prospect of Messi returning to ...

What did Messi's father say about a return to Barcelona? - Kaizer Chiefs players likely to be offloaded at the end of the season Lionel Messi's father says that he hopes the Paris Saint-Germain star will return to Barcelona.

Although his numbers of 11 goals and 13 assists in 33 matches in all competitions in this campaign so far suggest his second season at Paris Saint-Germain is ...

It is still unclear if his father, who acts as his agent, is working on a potential return for the 2021 Copa America winner, while Barcelona's economic situation is another factor to consider. Dani Alves and a number of his former teammates have admitted seeing the Argentine back in the Catalan club's colours is what they want, despite the 34-year-old having a contract in Paris until 2023. Lionel Messi's father has seemingly dropped a huge hint as to what his family wants regarding the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's future.

Barcelona played out a tepid 0-0 draw away at Getafe to seal second spot in La Liga and claim direct entry to next season's Spanish Super Cup.

FULL TIME - In a game starved of goalmouth action, one of its highlights were the scenes of jubilant celebration from the Getafe players and staff at full time, after the club secured a sixth consecutive season in the Spanish top flight. Subs. Fati - 6, De Jong - 5, Marmol - 5 Subs Florentino - 5, Villar - 5, Sandro - 5, Oscar - 5

MANCHESTER UNITED are thought to be keen on landing at least one new holding midfielder ahead of next season.,

Bayern Munich have also been credited with a desire to land De Jong, while a number of other Premier League teams are thought to be keen on rivalling United for the player's signature at the end of the season. Meanwhile, it remains to be seen whether Neves potentially joining Barcelona would boost United's hopes of securing a move for De Jong before the start of next season. Barcelona are 'considering' a summer move for Wolves midfielder and reported Manchester United target Ruben Neves as they continue to weigh up the idea of selling Frenkie de Jong to the Red Devils, according to reports.

Barcelona played out a barren draw away at Getafe yesterday evening. The Catalans thus consolidated a second-place finish in La Liga, as Atletico Madrid lay ...

Bizarrely enough, while the Camp Nou no longer seems to be the fortress it once was, Xavi has turned every away ground into his own play zone. Under Ernesto Valverde, Barça played as one would expect between home and away grounds. Be it in passing, positioning, or pressing, the Spaniard executed his tasks with utmost precision. They were so brilliant, in fact, that despite Marc Andre ter Stegen conceding 0.28 PSxG, all the shots on target were either forced centrally towards the German or were utterly lacking in power. He must have, however, made a solid case for himself yesterday. Balde has been rumoured not to be one of Xavi’s favourites.

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, has hinted his son may return to Barcelona after failing to settle at Paris Saint-Germain.

"It’s important to finish this season in the best possible way. It’s just as important to finish with a good feeling, for the future of the club." There is an element of bad luck on Messi's side too.

Despite the renewal of Ronald Araujo and the pending arrival of Andreas Christiensen, Barcelona appear to have set their sights on signing another ...

His leadership qualities could be vital in spearheading a defensive line consisting of relatively younger individuals such as Christensen, Araujo and Eric Garcia. Even if the Spanish international fails to fill in the shoes of Pique, he could still be a fine addition to the team in light of Samuel Umtiti, Oscar Mingueza and Clement Lenglet’s potential departures. Aged 30, Martinez might not be an option for the future.

However, with Robert Lewandowski telling Bayern Munich he wants to leave and being wanted by the Blaugrana, their precarious financial position could see De ...

But a constant turnover of managers has made it hard for him to realise his potential. And with Lewandowski considered by many as the world's best striker, Barcelona feel they would be put on a pedestal with rivals Real Madrid and English giants Manchester City, who will both boast Karim Benzema and Erling Haaland respectively in their ranks next season. Barcelona are said to be the side in the lead ahead of various Premier League clubs for his services, although no deal has been agreed.

They're currently 12 points behind La Liga champions Real Madrid and will have to recruit intelligently to make up the ground between themselves and their great ...

They’re currently 12 points behind La Liga champions Real Madrid and will have to recruit intelligently to make up the ground between themselves and their great rivals. That will take place at 22:00 CEST on Sunday night at Camp Nou. There’s nothing at stake for La Blaugrana given they secured a runners-up place in La Liga following their scoreless draw with Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Sunday evening.

With just one game left in the 2021/22 La Liga season and the second-place finish in the bag, the focus will shift to the upcoming summer transfer window at ...

However, Kounde would represent a long-term signing for the Blaugrana considering that he is just 23 years old, whereas Koulibaly is 30. Koulibaly is a player that has been linked with Barça in the past. Of the two centre-backs, one is already signed, with Andreas Christensen set to arrive on a free transfer from Chelsea.

According to Ferran Correas of SPORT, Barcelona and Dani Alves are close to finalising a short-term contract extension for the Brazilian, which could see ...

But, a short-term renewal seems all set to be finalised for Dani Alves. Alves’ contract with Barça runs out at the end of the season. Alves returned to Barcelona in November last year, signing on as a free agent after his contract with Sao Paulo had run out.

Frenkie de Jong has become a talked-about figure in the transfer market in recent weeks, with the midfielder being subjected to a potential move away from ...

Xavi Hernandez has no intention of letting his midfield asset leave the club in the summer. For the The appointment of Erik ten Hag has served as a catalyst in these exit rumours, with the new Manchester United coach reportedly keen on a potential reunion at Old Trafford next season. Frenkie de Jong has become a talked-about figure in the transfer market in recent weeks, with the midfielder being subjected to a potential move away from Camp Nou.

Fresh stories continue to emerge on the future of Robert Lewandowski, as he pushes to leave Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window to join Barcelona.

The reporter further adds that once Lewandowski terminates his contract with Bayern Munich, Barcelona will make a strong push to seal his signing. The 33-year-old has made it clear that he does not wish to sign a new contract with the Bavarian giants, with his current one expiring next year. Philippe Coutinho has already been sold permanently to Aston Villa, while the club are reportedly ready to cash in on Oscar Mingueza too.

The signings of Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie are steps in the same direction and have both been sealed before the commencement of the transfer window.

It remains to be seen as to which side appeals the most to the Brazilian international. If Leeds are relegated, Raphinha will be allowed to leave the club for a very nominal fee of €25 million. With less than a month to go for three summer transfer window to begin, Barcelona have a solid plan in place.

Barcelona's director of football Mateu Alemany claims the club have yet to make a decision on Frenkie de Jong's future, amid links to Manchester United.

Barcelona manager Xavi has made it clear that he wants to keep De Jong at Camp Nou, but he suggested that the matter was out of his hands. Barcelona director Alemany on Man Utd links for Frenkie de Jong: “We haven't made any decisions on the squad, de Jong is important for us”. 🔴#FCB “We haven’t made any decisions on the squad, De Jong is important for us,” Alemany said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano. “We are clear about what we need, and also that we are conditioned by financial fair play.”

The 26-year-old Spaniard returned to his boyhood club in the January transfer window, signing on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Upon arrival, the winger ...

However, Trincao’s salary might pose an issue and that is something the two clubs need to work out. The update adds that a one-year loan deal could be in the works, with talks between Sporting and Barcelona progressing positively. However, over the past few weeks, game-time has become hard to come by for the Spanish international as manager Xavi has preferred the attacking trio of Ousmane Dembele, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ferran Torres.

CHELSEA are likely to be in the market for a striker this summer.

But Chelsea are paying close attention to the situation given Tuchel's fondness for his goal scoring tally. However, the Belgian has fared just as badly, scoring only eight goals in 25 appearances, meaning Tuchel is yet again in the hunt for a new talisman. Chelsea are reportedly set to monitor Robert Lewandowski's precarious Bayern Munich situation, with the Polish superstar 'pushing for a move' away from the German champions this summer.

The next to decide their future will be Kylian Mbappe. Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid continue to compete to earn the French superstar's signature. PSG ...

Haaland wanted to sign his transfer to Manchester City last week and have a farewell to the Borussia Dortmund fans as a matter of respect. Privately, there were no doubts for months, because Lewandowski has been waiting for a new contract offer since August of last year, when Bayern rejected PSG's approaches when they had Lewandowski on the list as a potential replacement for Mbappe. But there has been no negotiation between Lewandowski and Bayern, who seem uninterested in extending the Polish strikers contract. Erling Haaland finalizing a move to Manchester City was the first step of Europe's summer of strikers on the transfer market.

The Catalans have identified three options in the market, in the form of Aurelien Tchouameni, Martin Zubimendi, and Ruben Neves. Advertisement.

The Portuguese mastermind played a key role in helping Wolves sign Francisco Trincao on loan last summer. Barcelona speculate Neves’ actual value could be far less than what has been reported. While Xavi rates both Zubimendi and Tchouameni highly, it appears Neves is the likeliest candidate to join Barcelona in the coming summer, with the club now pushing for the signing of the Wolves starlet.

Barca boss Xavi knows they have work to do to catch Real Madrid and see Ruben Neves as a step in the right direction. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Juventus will need to offload the likes of Arthur and Rangers loanee Aaron Ramsey if they are to complete a deal for Milinkovic-Savic. There are now expected to be negotiations between player and club to reach an agreement on the finances. "It will be known very soon, it's almost done," Mbappe said after being named the Players' Player of the Year in France for the third year in a row. Atletico also have the option to make Griezmann's stay permanent for around €40m but are unlikely to exercise it. When a player wants to play in a club, money is the least important thing." The Brazil international has always expressed his desire to continue at Madrid for a long time. Will we have to renegotiate [his wages]? That is the least important thing. The Blaugrana are keen to hand the 17-year-old Spain international a new deal until 2028, that includes a €1 billion release clause. "We will sit around a table and together make the best decision. A youth product of Valencia, Soler has been a regular player for the first team since January 2017. That is because Monaco want to bring in the highest transfer fee they can amid interest from Real and various Premier League clubs. 21.43 BST: Josip Brekalo is set to return to VfL Wolfsburg after deciding against remaining at Torino, where the Croatia international spent the season on loan.

The midfield transfer merry-go-round is turning, with Manchester United preparing to hop on the ride. With Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic set to leave, ...

The Sun reported in April that Erik ten Hag planned to make Neves a top transfer target. Neves waiting on offer from Manchester United The midfield transfer merry-go-round is turning, with Manchester United preparing to hop on the ride.

The Wolves midfielder has been linked with an exit from Molineux in the summer, with Manchester United among those linked with his services.

Both Juve and Roma are also said to have made an approach, with a move to the latter presenting an opportunity for Matic to reunite with Jose Mourinho. The 25-year-old still has two years remaining on his current deal, with Wolves potentially looking to cash in while they can. Speculation regarding a move to the Reds increased after the midfielder impressed during his side’s 1-0 win at Old Trafford back in January.

Barcelona could potentially move for Wolves midfield playmaker Ruben Neves ahead of the 2022/23 season.

However, the former Porto man is on a shortlist of possible transfer targets for Xavi, with other alternatives priced at double that of the 25-year-old. Barcelona could potentially move for Wolves midfield playmaker Ruben Neves ahead of the 2022/23 season. La Blaugrana are set for a busy summer in the transfer market with Xavi looking to build a squad capable of challenging for the La Liga title in the next 12 months.

Robert Lewandowski has dominated the headlines in the Spanish media this week, especially after he confirmed his desire to reject a new contract at Bayern ...

Barcelona are not in a position to shell big money out on players and have been largely forced to target free agents. Bayern Munich were initially determined to keep hold of their star striker. But with the player visibly frustrated, the Bundesliga giants have softened their stance and are considering a potential sale in the summer.

What happens to Robert Lewandowski? According to SPORT1 information, the Polish striker from FC Bayern Munich does not want to extend his contract, which ...

Lewandowski revealed on Saturday that he will more than likely be leaving Bayern Munich this summer and although Liverpool have been linked, Fabrizio Romano claims that the 33-year-old hitman wants to join Barcelona. - We also tackle the alleged discontent growing between the Bayern Munich coaching staff and front office. Pogba already has an offer to rejoin the Bianconeri but at this rate would have to take a substantial pay cut. Not all goals have been achieved and we need to improve the team and squad. Age is not a priority for us, but performance on the field is.” According to SPORT1 information, there is already a verbal agreement between the Catalans and Lewandowski advisor Pini Zahavi, and there is a three-year contract in the room. Moreover, why weren’t the philosophical differences hammered out during the hiring process to see if everything was a fit? Since our last podcast, Robert Lewandowski has officially confirmed that he wants to leave Bayern Munich this summer. They have nutritionists, they work hard and they take care of themselves. As per Mundo Deportivo, United, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are all keen on signing the 129-cap superstar. When asked about Lewandowski, coach Xavi responded with clear words: “Age is not important.” He drew a comparison to a current player in his team. However, would it even make sense for Barca to offer such a long contract to a 33-year-old.

The Polish striker is out of contract next year and could well leave the Allianz Arena this summer to avoid departing as a free agent in 2023 and Bayern ...

The Polish star is out of contract next year and could well leave the German giants this summer - The striker is out of contract next year and could well leave Munich this summer - Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a move for Bayern's Robert Lewandowski