How will Barça line up against Mallorca?

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Xavi’s men play their first game of 2022 The holiday break is over and La Liga returns to action this weekend, and Barcelona have a tricky one ahead of them as they travel to beautiful Palma de Mallorca to face Real Mallorca. Barça finished 2021 with an encouraging performance and result away to Sevilla and were looking...

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Rumors: Vlahovic, Haaland, Laporte and Lenglet updates

Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/DeFodi Images via Getty Images A look at the latest hot gossip Vlahovic is Barcelona’s Plan B The rumor mill has had a very busy 2021 and you can expect more of the same in 2022 with Erling Haaland’s name likely to feature a lot. The Norwegian makes it into the final rumor round-up of 2021 with an update that reckons if Barca miss out on Haaland...

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Laporta sends New Year’s message to Barcelona fans

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The president is looking forward to 2022 Joan Laporta has sent a message to Barcelona fans at the end of 2021 and says he’s looking forward to an “intense” 2022 which will be “full of emotions.” This year has been another rollercoaster ride for the Catalan giants with all sorts happening on and off the pitch. The biggest...

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Aitana Bonmati renews with Barcelona Femeni until 2025

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images The deal is done Barcelona Femeni confirmed on Friday that Aitana Bonmati has signed a contract extension at the Camp Nou that runs until 2025. The 23-year-old midfieder was into the final year of her existing deal but has penned a new deal that will keep her at the club for another three seasons. Bonmati has been at Barca...

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Alvaro Morata ‘agrees personal terms’ with Barcelona - report

Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images The rumors keep on coming Alvaro Morata has reportedly agreed personal terms with Barcelona as speculation the striker could head to the Camp Nou in the January transfer window continues. Xavi is believed to be keen to bring in Morata this winter to strengthen this attack despite having already signed Ferran Torres from...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 December 2021

Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Barça forward Dembele has agreement in principle with Juventus | Sport Ousmane Dembele reportedly has an agreement in principle with Serie A giants Juventus. However, the Frenchman is said to be waiting for an offer from Paris Saint-Germain. Dembélé demands 45 million euro signing-on...

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Alves would not have accepted an offer from Bartomeu

Photo by Marc Graupera Aloma / AFP7 Getty Images The Brazilian is also backing Laporta to improve Barca’s fortunes Dani Alves has revealed he would not have agreed to return to Barcelona if former president Josep Maria Bartomeu had still been in charge of the club. The Brazilian returned to the club for a second spell in November, on a free transfer, and will be eligible...

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Dest’s agent offers update on his Barcelona future

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The defender has been linked with a move away Sergino Dest’s future at Barcelona has prompted plenty of headlines recently with claims that Xavi has not been too impressed with the right-back and would be willing to listen to offers for the 21-year-old. Bayern Munich have again been linked with a move for Dest, while there have also been...

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Morocco boss has fresh pop at Barca over Ez Abde call up

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images It’s not clear if the winger will play at AFCON 2021 Moroco coach Vahid Halilhodzic has had a fresh pop at Barcelona regarding Ez Abde who has been called up to the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. There has been intense speculation that Abde won’t go to the tournament and will instead stay in Barcelona where he’s just broken in to...

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Dembele’s renewal is a soap opera Barca don’t need

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images Club must take a stand As most of you reading this will be aware, I’ve been one of Ousmane Dembele’s fiercest critics in the past. Even in the recent past I’ve been known to take the odd pot-shot at the French World Cup winner. Perhaps that’s more to do with my own frustrations at a player that clearly has it all but hasn’t performed to...

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Xavi wants Alvaro Morata at Barcelona?

Photo by Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty Images The rumor mill seems confident Barcelona coach Xavi has reportedly decided that Juventus striker Alvaro Morata is his “number one” center-forward target and talks with the forward and his agent are said to be “well advanced.” Diario AS are reporting that Xavi’s been on the phone to Morata to discuss a winter move, and...

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Negotiations over Ousmane Dembélé renewal could be breaking down

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The latest meeting with his agents have not been good The chances of Ousmane Dembélé renewing his contract are plummeting, if not completely dead, according to the latest rumors. FC Barcelona’s meeting with his agents today did not produce the desired result, and it has variously been described as either a major setback...

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Cristiano Ronaldo linked with Barcelona by Catalan media... but it’s a prank

Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images If you see this report, please know it’s a joke “Cristiano Ronaldo offers himself to Barça!” That’s the report on the front page of Catalonia’s biggest sports daily, Mundo Deportivo. “The Portuguese is not comfortable in Manchester and has contacted Xavi through Piqué, while Jorge Mendes is already negotiating with Laporta,” the subheading...

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Fenerbahçe and Newcastle interested in Samuel Umtiti - report

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The question is if the defender will agree to leave FC Barcelona want to get rid of Samuel Umtiti as soon as possible, and they think they have a potential buyer lined up. Fenerbahçe are said to be interested in him. But a deal is still far from agreed, and Umtiti himself could be a roadblock. That’s all according to a new report from...

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Barcelona confirm three more positive Covid-19 tests

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images Xavi is facing a selection crisis Barcelona confirmed on Wednesday that three more players have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of Sunday’s La Liga clash at Real Mallorca. Ousmane Dembele, Gavi and Samuel Umtiti are the latest players to return positive tests, but all three are said to be in good health and now isolating. Barca have...

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Cesar Azpilicueta ‘very close’ to Barcelona move - report

Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images The defender is being tipped to join for free in June Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement in principle to sign Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer from Chelsea at the end of the season. The news comes from Gerard Romero who reports Azpilicueta is “very close” to Barca and has an “an agreement in principle” to join from June. Romero...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 December 2021

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors FC Barcelona signs Ferran Torres | FC Barcelona Barcelona have signed Ferran Torres from Manchester City on a five-year deal until 2027. The forward’s buyout clause has been set at 1 billion euros and he will be presented on Monday, January 3. First training session for Ferran Torres | FC...

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When will Ferran Torres make his Barcelona debut?

Photo by Matt McNulty - Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images The new signing is on his way back from injury Barcelona finally announced the signing of Ferran Torres on Tuesday and then promptly confirmed the 21-year-old is unavailable for selection as he’s still recovering from a foot injury. Torres passed a medical on Monday whichs showed his fracture is...

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Dembele misses Barca training, pending a PCR test

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The forward was not feeling great Ousmane Dembele missed training on Tuesday as Barcelona returned to action after the festive break and could be another player forced out of Sunday’s trip to Real Mallorca. Barca confirmed the Frenchman had told the club’s medical staff he was “feeling unwell” and is now waiting on the...

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Balde tests positive for Covid, Real Mallorca also affected

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The two teams have problems ahead of Sunday’s match Alejandro Balde has become the fourth Barcelona player to test positive for Covid-19 following the team’s return to training on Tuesday. The Catalans have already announced Dani Alves, Clement Lenglet, and Jordi Alba have tested positive, and Balde now joins the trio in being sidelined. The...

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OFFICIAL: Barca sign Ferran Torres from Man City

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The deal is done! Barcelona have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign Spain international Ferran Torres from Manchester City. The 21-year-old arrives for a reported fee of €55 million plus €10 million in variables and will sign a five-year deal at the Camp Nou. Torres had a medical on Monday morning and is due to be...

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Alba is latest Barca player to test positive for Covid-19

Photo By Joaquin Corchero/Europa Press via Getty Images The left-back is now isolating Jordi Alba has become the latest Barcelona player to test positive for Covid-19 and will miss Sunday’s La Liga clash at Real Mallorca. The club confirmed Alba will not be training with the team today but is in good health and now isolating at home. LATEST NEWS | @JordiAlba has tested...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 December 2021

Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Documentation reviews holding up Ferran Torres’ signing at Barcelona | Marca Ferran Torres’ move to Barcelona has been delayed because the documentation hasn’t quite been completed. The forward passed a medical with the Catalan giants on Monday. Alexia wins Globe Soccer 2021 | FC Barcelona Alexia...

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Dani Alves and Clement Lenglet test positive for Covid-19

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images The two players are in good health Barcelona have confirmed that defenders Dani Alves and Clement Lenglet has both tested positive for Covid-19 but are in good health. The players have been enjoying some time off over the festive period but are due back in training on Tuesday, December 28. However, Lenglet and Alves will...

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Ferran Torres - scouting report

Photo by Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Why Barcelona went for him FC Barcelona have made a big signing to bolster their attacking forces with the addition of Ferran Torres from Manchester City. The Spanish forward has played as both a winger and a striker, but will probably be a centerforward at least at first for Barcelona. He is right-footed but very good...

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Xavi should be able to use Ez Abde against Real Mallorca

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Some good news for Barcelona Xavi should be able to call upon winger Ez Abde for Barcelona’s first game of 2022 against Real Mallorca on Sunday, January 2. Abde has been called up to the Morocco squad for AFCON 2021, but FIFA say players in Europe don’t have to meet up with their national teams until January 3. The ruling means that Abde...

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WATCH: Ferran Torres ‘very happy’ after Barca medical

Photo by Victoria Haydn/Manchester City FC via Getty Images The winger is set to move from Manchester City Ferran Torres is close to completing his move from Manchester City to Barcelona after undergoing a medical with the Catalans on Monday. The 21-year-old was spotted entering the Hospital de Barcelona early on Monday morning and was then stopped by reporters on his way...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 December 2021

Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/DeFodi Images via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Ferran Torres undergoes a medical examination with Barça | Mundo Deportivo Ferran Torres was spotted arriving at the Hospital de Barcelona on Monday morning for a medical ahead of his move to the Camp Nou. The Spain international passed the tests and will be unveiled...

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Ousmane Dembele drops hints over Barcelona future?

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images The Frenchman is out of contract in 2022 Ousmane Dembele’s future at Barcelona remains the subject of speculation but the Frenchman may just have dropped a hint over his plans. The 24-year-old has shared a post on Instagram of the Barcelona badge which many are taking to mean he’s about to put pen to paper on a new contract. Reports have...

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This Week in Barça B: Cruel Finish

Photo by Ion Alcoba/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Another brutal defeat to end 2021 Following a huge show of character against Atlético Baleares two weeks ago, it seemed Barça B had righted the ship and were ready to go on a run when they visited Cornellà in the final game of 2021. Every match in the Segunda B is a challenge, but Cornellá are near the bottom of the table...

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WATCH: Ferran Torres shares fitness update

Photo by Matt McNulty - Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images The forward looks in good shape Ferran Torres is reportedly set to become a Barcelona player very soon and has shared a fitness update on social media. The 21-year-old has posted a video on Instagram which shows him back in Valencia and working hard out on the training pitch as he works his way back...

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Araujo has clear demand during contract talks - report

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images The center-back’s current deal expires in 2023 Ronald Araujo is near the top of the list when it comes to key players Barcelona want to renew in 2022 but the club may just have to shell out to hold onto the Uruguay international. The center-back’s current deal expires in 2023 and he “wants to continue” at the Camp Nou, according to Diario...

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Ferran Torres set for Barcelona medical - report

Photo by Str/Xinhua via Getty Images The transfer could be announced on Monday Ferran Torres is reportedly set to have a medical on Monday at Barcelona and could even be presented at the Camp Nou as early as Tuesday. The Catalans are believed to have sealed a deal for the 21-year-old for €55 million plus €10m in variables after reaching an agreement with Manchester City. Mundo...

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Morocco hoping to reach ‘friendly agreement’ with Barca over Abde

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images The youngster has been called up to the AFCON squad Morocco boss Vahid Halilhodžić has offered an update on Barcelona winger Ez Abde amid speculation the youngster wants to avoid playing for the national team at AFCON 2021. Abde has been called up to the squad for the tournament in Cameroon, but reports in Spain have claimed he wants to...

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