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  • Vinicius Jr and his agents betrayed Barca – Agent Cury

    Vinicius Jr and his agents betrayed Barca – Agent Cury

    Agent Andre Cury has recalled Vinicius Junior rejecting Barcelona for Real Madrid in 2019.

    Cury, then Barca chief scout, insists Vinicius Junior was joining the Blaugrana when leaving Flamengo before Real stepped in.

    He told Cadena SER: “Everything was arranged and Madrid found out that he was in Barcelona and they invited him to go to Madrid, but Madrid didn’t even know him. Vinicius went to Madrid because they chose his agents.

    “We had been working on the transfer for three years and his agents betrayed us. Vinicius told me that he was culé. He cried with Barça’s 6-1 against PSG.

    “The Vinicius thing is a matter of betrayal. Rodrygo was tied up, but he decided not to enter. We were talking with Vinicius, but when he betrayed us we went for Rodrygo. For me Rodrygo is more complete than Vinicius.

    “We went to Santos to negotiate for him, we did not close the agreement and Madrid arrived with much more financial strength. His father told me that if he arranged it between Santos and Barcelona, Rodrygo would go to FC Barcelona for less money.”

  • Barca agree to make striker second richest Brazilian transfer ever

    Barca agree to make striker second richest Brazilian transfer ever

    Athletico Paranaense striker Vitor Roque is a step away from joining Barcelona.

    Globo says the move will make Roque the second richest sale in domestic Brazilian football history.

    Under pressure from the likes of Manchester United, PSG and Newcastle United, Barca are pushing the boat out to sign Roque.

    Barca will pay £40m up front plus a further €13m in commissions to agents and family members.

    But it doesn’t end there, as Barca will also pay a further €21m in bonuses to Athletico Paranaense. As such, should Roque fulfill all expectations, Barca will pay a massive €74m.

    The richest ever Brazilian transfer also involved Barca when they paid €90m to Santos for Neymar.

  • Barca didn’t sign me because I was Canadian – Alphonso Davies

    Barca didn’t sign me because I was Canadian – Alphonso Davies

    Bayern Munich wing-back Alphonso Davies reveals he could have been a Barcelona player.

    The Canada international is now interesting Real Madrid.

    But he could’ve joined Barca in 2019, only for then Blaugrana president Josep Maria Bartomeu to block the move.

    Davies recalled to the Say Less podcast: “Barca approached me and they wanted me, but president Bartomeu didn’t want me because I was Canadian.

    “It hurt my feelings at the time and I couldn’t sign.”

  • Messi wanted to go back Barca but… – Tevez

    Messi wanted to go back Barca but… – Tevez

    Former Argentina international, Carlos Tevez says Lionel Messi was eager to return to Barcelona this summer.

    Messi will leave PSG at the end of the month to sign for Inter Miami.

    Tevez explained on ESPN, “Not being able to go back to Barcelona was terrible for him but he made a decision knowing and understanding his situation a bit.

    “He didn’t want to go back and force many of his teammates to change teams or reduce their salaries. He couldn’t go back and be the villain of the movie”.

    “Leo chose the United States because he likes Miami, it will be calm for him and his family. I think what he did was the most correct thing. If he couldn’t go back to Barcelona, he couldn’t stay in Europe.”

  • Hang out photos with Barca players was to motivate my colleagues – Rema

    Hang out photos with Barca players was to motivate my colleagues – Rema

    Nigerian hip-hop artiste, , Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema has said that his recent hangout with La Liga winners, Barcelona was not to pepper anybody.

    Recall that the artiste recently hung out with Barcelona players during one of their training sessions where he was presented with a personalized Barca jersey.

    The ‘hang out’ stirred a lot of reactions online with many saying that the artiste has confirmed his status as a global icon.

    In one of the images he shared, Rema could be seen posing alongside Ousmane Dembele, Ansu Fati, Jules Kounde, Franck Kessie and Alejandro Balde.

    He was presented with a customised Barcelona jersey as part of the warm reception he received from the club staff.

    Sharing a video clip from the outing via Twitter on Saturday, Rema clarified that his recent move was not to intimidate his colleagues but to motivate others.

    He wrote, “No be to pepper Anybody, only for motivational purposes @FCBarcelona #ultra.”

  • I want Messi at Barca – Xavi declares

    I want Messi at Barca – Xavi declares

    Barcelona manager Xavi has declared he wants to see Lionel Messi re-signed.

    Xavi insists the PSG attacker would improve his La Liga title winners.

    He told Sport, “Right now there’s no doubt [Messi] would help us.

    “Leo could play in various positions: false nine, winger, in midfield, or even as a no.10, arriving to play the final ball.

    “He has become almost a central midfielder, almost an attacking midfielder, and he has that ability at the end of the day.

    “At the World Cup we saw Messi at an unbelievable level.

    “I think he has many years left in him, at a good level.”

    Xavi also said: “For me it makes sense. There’s no doubt that if Messi returns it would help is in a football sense.

    “I’ve told the president that. I have no doubt…because he is still a player who can make the difference, he’s still hungry, he’s a winner, a leader, and he’s also a different player.

    “We don’t have a Barcelona team with the talent of 2010…[Messi] would bring talent, the final ball, set pieces, goals…”

  • Xavi reacts to Fati-Arsenal transfer rumours

    Xavi reacts to Fati-Arsenal transfer rumours

    Barcelona manager Xavi insists he’s not spoken to Ansu Fati about his future.

    It’s been suggested Fati was offered to Arsenal this week.

    But Xavi says he’s not met with Fati to consider next season: “I haven’t spoken to him about his future.

    “We don’t know the fair play situation. When we know, we’ll plan the arrivals and departures.”

    Fati is a prime player to be sold as Barca seek to meet LaLiga’s financial controls.

  • Barca’s Ansu Fati offered to Premier League club

    Barcelona superkid Ansu Fati has been offered to Arsenal.

    The Daily Express says Fati’s agent Jorge Mendes has made contact with the Gunners to offer the young attacker.

    Arsenal are keen, though no talks over a fee between the two clubs have commenced.

    Barca are prepared to sell Fati as they seek to meet the financial demands of LaLiga.

    For his part, the youngster is open to a move away from the Blaugrana this summer.

  • ‘We saved the club financially’ – Laporta celebrates La Liga title

    ‘We saved the club financially’ – Laporta celebrates La Liga title

    Barcelona president Joan Laporta was left delighted after their La Liga title triumph.

    Barca are champions after victory at Espanyol on Sunday.

    Laporta said: “It’s a historic evening, it’s a historic championship.

    “Winning with four matchdays to go… We’re champions. We controlled the match from the first moment, we deserve the win and the championship.

    “It’s a joyful Sunday. We saved the club financially and gave Barcelona joy back. We want this to be the first major title of a wonderful era.”

  • I have €70m EPL offer for Ansu Fati – Agent tells Barca

    I have €70m EPL offer for Ansu Fati – Agent tells Barca

    Super agent Jorge Mendes has told Barcelona he has an offer from the Premier League for Ansu Fati.

    Mendes took charge of Fati’s affairs last year and has been in contact with several major English clubs this season about Fati’s situation.

    Barca would be willing to sell the Spain international as they seek to meet La Liga’s Financial Fair Play.

    Mundo Deportivo says Mendes has assured Barca’s board that he has a €70m Premier League offer for his client. The 20-year-old does not want to leave, but the decision could be taken out of his hands given Barca’s financial situation.

    Mendes has been speaking with Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea in recent weeks.