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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed why superstar forward Lionel Messi chose to snub their offer and join Inter Miami instead, reported by goal.com. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner was linked with a return to Barcelona after leaving PSG following a disappointing spell in the French capital. However, the Argentine instead chose to move to […]

Lionel Messi is set to make his MLS debut later this month after choosing Inter Miami over a Barcelona reunion. President Joan Laporta recently spoke on the club legend deciding to take his talents across the pond instead of return to where it all started, making it clear Barca is happy for the Argentine and […]

PSG implemented a “non-aggression pact” with Barcelona, signaling that they will refrain from signing Barcelona players in the near future, reported by Forbes. This decision comes as a consequence of the impact Neymar’s departure had on Barcelona in 2017. Neymar, who joined Barcelona from Santos four years prior, was a key figure in the team’s […]

Barcelona has officially completed the signing of Inigo Martinez, adding depth and experience to their defensive lineup, reported by Fabrizio Romano. The Spanish center-back joins the Catalan club on a two-year deal as a free agent, having previously played for Athletic Bilbao. The agreement between Barcelona and Martinez was sealed back in April, but the […]

Barcelona has officially secured the signing of promising Brazilian talent Vitor Roque, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. After extensive negotiations and the completion of all necessary paperwork with Athletico Paranaense, Barcelona emerged as the victorious club in the race to acquire the 18-year-old striker. The agreement to bring Roque to the Camp Nou was reached […]

In a significant transfer victory, Real Madrid has outpaced their arch-rivals Barcelona in securing the signing of highly touted Turkish talent Arda Guler from Fenerbahce, reported by goal.com. The 18-year-old has been hailed as the ‘Turkish Messi’ and has captured the attention of top European clubs with his exceptional skills and potential. Barcelona had expressed […]

Andres Iniesta, former Barcelona star, has expressed understanding and support for Lionel Messi‘s decision to snub a return to Barcelona in favor of joining Inter Miami, reported by goal.com. Iniesta believes Messi chose the “best option” for himself by pursuing his American dream. After leaving PSG and opting not to extend his contract there, Messi […]

Cesc Fabregas has called time on his football career. The former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona star made the announcement on Twitter as his illustrious 20-year career comes to an end at the age of 36. “It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots,” he wrote. […]

FC Barcelona are fully committed to the signature of the teenage sensation of Arda Guler. The teenager has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer.  According to the reports of the Evening Standard, the Fenerbahce star has a release clause of £15m in his contract, which has drawn the attention of many European […]

Barcelona star Ferran Torres has put an end to speculation surrounding his future by confirming his intention to stay at the Catalan club, reported by Fabrizio Romano. Despite recent rumors linking him with a move to Aston Villa, Torres made it clear that he is happy at Barcelona and has no plans to leave. In […]

Marcelo Brozovic, the Croatian midfielder, is on the verge of joining Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, snubbing interest from Barcelona in the process, reported by goal.com. The player’s potential move to the Middle East has gained momentum, with a Saudi delegation visiting Zagreb to finalize the transfer to Al-Nassr. While discussions are still ongoing, […]

Lionel Messi‘s return to Barcelona may be on the horizon, as club president Joan Laporta remains confident that the Argentine superstar will come back at some point in the future, reported by goal.com. While Messi chose not to return to Camp Nou this summer and instead signed with Inter Miami in MLS, plans are underway […]

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has made an honest statement regarding the future of midfielder Frenkie de Jong, reported by Fabrizio Romano. Laporta revealed that the club received a substantial €100 million offer for De Jong last year but made the decision not to sell him, a choice that Laporta believes was the right one. Speaking […]

In a surprising turn of events, Barcelona may be open to the possibility of selling Frenkie de Jong during the summer transfer window, reported by goal.com. Reports emerging from Spain suggest that the Catalan club is considering the sale of the Dutch midfielder, who has garnered interest from top European clubs, including Bayern Munich and […]

Ilkay Gündogan has bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City as he prepares to embark on a new chapter in his career with Barcelona, reported by mirror. The Catalan giants have officially announced the signing of the German midfielder on a free transfer after his seven-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. The 32-year-old said: “Been […]

Ilkay Gündogan‘s move to Barcelona has been officially confirmed, with the German midfielder signing a contract that will keep him at the Catalan club until June 2025, reported by Fabrizio Romano. The deal also includes an option for a further season, giving Barcelona flexibility in the future. The transfer saga surrounding Gündogan has been closely […]

Barcelona have been looking at many midfield profiles after the departure of Sergio Busquets. Despite the signing of Ilkay Gundogan as a free agent from Manchester City, the Catalans want a solid defensive midfielder before the start of the season. Now, it looks like they have identified Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha as the successor for […]

Ilkay Gundogan has finally agreed to move to Barcelona this summer as a free agent from Manchester City. Despite City’s resistance to offload him, the Treble winners couldn’t convince him of a two-year deal. On the other hand, Barcelona offered him a three-year deal, which was accepted by the representatives of the Germany International. After […]

Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski, who has had the privilege of working with both Pep Guardiola and Xavi throughout his career, recently shared insights into the similarities and differences between the two coaches. The Polish international shed light on the guidance he received from the Manchester City manager during their time together at Bayern Munich. “Guardiola […]

Pep Guardiola has refuted Xavi’s claims that Manchester City prevented Joao Cancelo from joining Barcelona during the January transfer window. Cancelo left Etihad Stadium in January after a falling out with Guardiola, subsequently signing with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. Xavi disclosed Barcelona’s interest in acquiring the Portuguese full-back in a recent interview with Catalan broadcaster […]

Promising Brazilian forward Vitor Roque is close to joining Barcelona as they engage in advanced talks with Athletico Paranaense for a potential €35m transfer. 18-year-old Roque has been in sensational form for Athletico Paranaense this season, finding the net four times in just 10 appearances. Regarded as one of Brazil’s most talented young players, Roque […]

Ilkay Gundogan is officially property of FC Barcelona after the club finalized his signing from Manchester City on Wednesday, according to Fabrizio Romano. “Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona, here we go! Final approval arrived on club side to register him as new signing, green light from the player,” Romano wrote. “It’s [a] done deal, signed [a] […]

As the summer transfer window has opened, Neymar has once again attracted the transfer headlines. Now, reports are linking him back to his former club Barcelona this summer. According to the reports from SPORT’s Ferran Correas, Neymar is once again considering his options for a Barcelona homecoming. The Brazilian superstar has always looked back at […]

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Neymar prefers Barcelona for his next club when he eventually decides to leave, according to Sport. However, Barcelona has reservations about the potential transfer due to several factors. Given Barcelona’s current financial predicament, it is highly unlikely that they can facilitate such a move unless Neymar agrees to a significant reduction in […]

Soccer superstar Luis Suarez is retiring. After 18 years, five countries, 524 goals, and three bites heard ‘round the world, one of the greatest footballers of a generation and the all-time leading scorer for Uruguay is walking away from the game. Suarez, 36, currently plays for Grêmio in Brazil this season, making 25 appearances in […]

Inter Miami are progressing towards reuniting their new star Lionel Messi with two of his former teammates from Barcelona this transfer window. The Herons are close to signing Spanish internationals Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, according to reports. They are aggressively looking to add more familiar star power to the team, founded by Messi, who […]

Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski has opened up about his frustration regarding the transfer saga surrounding Lionel Messi, reported by goal.com. The Polish striker, who joined Barcelona in 2022, expressed his annoyance at the conflicting reports in the media surrounding Messi’s potential return to the club. Robert Lewandowski revealed that every day there were contrasting reports […]

Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves is on the verge of a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, despite interest from Spanish giants Barcelona, reported by goal.com. The transfer is set to be completed for a fee of €55 million (£47m/$60m), with Neves leaving the English Premier League for the Saudi Pro League. Al-Hilal, known for […]

FC Barcelona are fresh off winning the 2022-23 LaLiga title, but they have some work to do over the summer. Longtime members of the club, such as Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, are set to depart the club in the coming weeks, meaning the club has some work to do in the transfer window. With […]

In a bid to raise funds this summer transfer window , Barcelona is reportedly considering the sale of talented winger Raphinha, who faces stiff competition at the winger position. Despite rumors, the Brazilian player has made it clear that he has no intention of leaving the club. Raphinha’s commitment to Barcelona was evident when he […]

In a surprising move, Manchester City has officially released their captain, Ilkay Gundogan, while negotiations for a new deal with the player remain unresolved, with Barcelona expressing keen interest in securing his services. The revelation came as Ilkay Gundogan’s name appeared on a list of players whose contracts have expired. While this does not necessarily […]

La Liga President Javier Tebas expressed his disappointment over Lionel Messi’s decision not to return to Barcelona and the Spanish top flight. Tebas, both a fan and the president of La Liga, had hoped to see the legendary player back at Camp Nou. However, Messi chose to embark on a new challenge in Major League […]

Yannick Carrasco has opened the door to a summer transfer to Barcelona, saying he is “happy” at Atletico Madrid but “you never know what can happen in football.” The 28-year-old Belgian winger has a year left on his contract at the Wanda Metropolitano, and Barcelona have an option to sign him for €15 million as […]

Barcelona has made significant progress in the summer transfer window by securing their top target, Brazilian striker Vitor Roque. The Catalan giants have reached an agreement in principle with Athletico Paranaense to acquire the highly-rated 18-year-old, reported by goal.com. According to AS, Barcelona will pay around €40 million (£34m/$43m) to Athletico Paranaense for Roque’s services. […]

Barcelona is making moves to secure the future of their talented young players, with Alejandro Balde in focus, reported by goal.com. The club’s officials, including Rafa Yuste, Mateu Alemany, and Deco, recently held a meeting with renowned Portuguese superagent Jorge Mendes. While the future of Ansu Fati was a significant topic of discussion, it appears […]

Poland international Robert Lewandowski just finished up an impressive first season at Barcelona and despite being under contract until 2026, clubs in Saudi Arabia are reportedly eyeing the striker. While he hasn’t actually received an offer, Lewa isn’t the least bit interested in the chatter. Via Fabrizio Romano: “I don’t think about Saudi bid… because […]

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has expressed his disappointment over the failed attempt to bring Lionel Messi back to the club, reported by goal.com. The Argentine superstar, who is now a free agent, was heavily linked with a return to Barcelona after leaving PSG. However, no agreement was reached, and Messi is now set to […]

Barcelona’s failure to re-sign Lionel Messi may actually turn out to be a blessing in disguise for the club, reported by goal.com. While Messi’s departure is undoubtedly a blow to the Blaugrana, his absence provides an opportunity for Barcelona to focus on building a cohesive and successful team under the guidance of manager Xavi Hernandez. […]

Speculation about Lionel Messi‘s potential return to Barcelona has been dismissed as a “farce” by former Spain international Santiago Canizares, reported by goal.com. Despite rumors of a reunion with the Argentine superstar, it became clear that Messi would not sign a new contract with PSG. Talks were held between Barcelona and Messi’s representatives, but no […]