Laporta announces it: Barcelona’s offer for Alvarez is in place until the end
Joan Laporta announced that Barcelona will stick to the signing of Julian Alvarez until the last minute of the transfer market, confirming that the offer made to Atletico Madrid will remain in place until the closing of the Mercato. Barcelona had moved to sign Alvarez since the beginning of the summer, but Atletico categorically refused […]
Balde is backing down from leaving and sticking to continue with Barcelona!
Alejandro Balde has backed away from the idea of leaving Barcelona, in a sudden turn of events, after informing the club’s management of his clear desire to stay and fight to regain his place in the starting line-up. The crisis began last week when Hansi Flick called on the Spanish full-back to show more commitment […]
Alvarez ignores Arteta and continues to push for Barcelona
The crisis over Julian Alvarez’s future has entered a new phase, with the end of the transfer market approaching and the continuing dispute between the Argentine striker’s desire and the hardline stance of the Atletico Madrid management. Atletico are still sticking to the player’s continuity, while European clubs are trying to take advantage of his […]
German club moves to sign Marc Casado from Barcelona
Leipzig entered the race to sign Marc Casado, after contacting Barcelona during the last 48 hours to inquire about the conditions of the Spanish midfielder’s departure. The 22-year-old’s departure is almost certain after he was out of Hans Flick’s calculations for the new season, in light of the crowded Barcelona center, so the player will […]
Hansi Flick Drops Jules Kounde as Barcelona Open Door to Summer Transfer
Jules Koundé has suffered a major setback at Barcelona after manager Hansi Flick informed him that he is no longer part of the starting XI, a decision that could prompt the French defender to leave the club before the summer transfer window closes. According to Catalunya Ràdio, Flick notified the player that Éric García has […]
Gavi Knee Injury Scare Ruled Out as Barcelona Confirm Minor Contusion
Barcelona received reassuring news regarding Gavi after medical examinations ruled out another serious knee injury, confirming the issue is limited to a minor contusion that will not require a lengthy recovery period. The 22-year-old was injured while attempting to regain possession against Elche, testing his ability to continue for several minutes before requesting a substitution […]
Julián Álvarez: Atlético Sanction Arsenal Move as Barcelona Door Closes
Arsenal has become the sole route Atlético Madrid are willing to allow Julián Álvarez to take this summer, as the Spanish club continues to completely shut the door on their striker’s potential move to Barcelona. Mario Cortegana of The Athletic reported that Atlético expressed readiness to consider an offer from Arsenal following contacts between the […]
Guirassy to Barcelona Unlikely as High Wage Halts Initial Talks
Barcelona inquired about the situation of Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy as part of their search for a new centre-forward, but the move did not progress to concrete negotiations, making a completed deal unlikely at present. Barcelona face a clear void in the central striker position following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. […]
Raphinha and Fermín Lead Barcelona to 5-0 Rout Over Elche
Barcelona launched their La Liga title defense in the best possible fashion, crushing their host Elche 5-0 at the Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium to collect their first three points of the new season. La Blaugrana delivered a significantly more convincing start than their rivals Real Madrid, who needed a late goal to squeeze past Espanyol […]
Whistles Against Álvarez, Insults for Barça… and Atlético Stumbles Against Villarreal
The Metropolitano Stadium turned into a public trial for Julián Álvarez after Atlético Madrid fans greeted their Argentine striker with loud whistles and chants demanding his departure during a thrilling 2-2 draw against Villarreal on the second matchday of La Liga. The fans’ anger stems from Álvarez’s stated desire to leave Atlético and specifically join […]