Rumor Roundup: Frenkie, Dest, Memphis

Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images This is the latest gossip Man United, Chelsea preparing new offers for Frenkie De Jong We begin with Diario SPORT who come with two latest pieces of gossip on the Frenkie De Jong saga: the first is about Manchester United, who are preparing a “final offensive” for the Dutchman per the request of new manager Erik Ten Hag. United...

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The latest on Barça’s ‘Operation Exit’

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images Four players remain on the club’s transfer list Barcelona’s busy summer transfer window is not just about the arrivals. They continue to work on players leaving the club, something that the press has called “Operation Exit”. The first step was taken this weekend when Óscar Mingueza was sold to Celta Vigo on a deal worth about €3 million....

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Angeliño emerges as new left-back option - report

Photo by Jan Woitas/picture alliance via Getty Images The Spaniard is surplus to requirements at the German club Barcelona continue to work on signing a backup left-back for Jordi Alba, and talks continue with Chelsea to bring Marcos Alonso to Camp Nou. He’s the priority and a request from Xavi Hernández, but the Catalans have identified an alternative. According to Diario...

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Xavi not worried about Lewandowski’s slow start

Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images The boss is convinced the goals will come for the new striker Robert Lewandowski has played three games in preseason so far since joining Barcelona and hasn’t found the back of net yet, despite several attempts and really good chances. That was especially evident on Saturday’s friendly against the New York Red Bulls, with the Pole very...

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Five things we learned from Barça’s US tour

Photo by KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images This team can entertain but there are still questions to answer It was a very fun tour of the United States, and an opportunity for this new Barcelona team to bond ahead of a new campaign with heightened expectations. Ultimately, however, these preseason games are preparation to be as ready as you can be for August 13 when Rayo...

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Xavi gives his verdict on RBNY win

Photo by Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty Images The boss spoke to the press after the final game of the US tour Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández spoke to the press after his team concluded the United States preseason tour with a commanding 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night in New Jersey. Ousmane Dembélé and Memphis Depay provided the goals on a night when...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 July 2022

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Barça beat Red Bulls, 2-0 - FC Barcelona HARRISON, New Jersey — Ousmane Dembélé and Memphis Depay scored on each side of halftime to lead FC Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls. The win, which came in Barça’s final game on US soil during their 2022 summer tour, gave...

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RBNY 0-2 Barça: Recap

Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images The unbeaten run continues in preseason Barcelona finished their 2022 United States tour and remain unbeaten in preseason thanks to a 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on Saturday night. The Blaugrana dominated the entire match and could have easily scored six or seven on another night, but had to settle for a two-goal...

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WATCH: Raphinha, Dembélé combine for beautiful goal vs. RBNY

Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images These two look really, really good together Barcelona played an excellent first half and created a whole lot of chances in their preseason friendly against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, but it took them 40 minutes to finally get a goal. But the opener finally came in brilliant fashion with a well-constructed...

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NYRB vs Barça: How to Watch

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Join us for another Barcelona preseason adventure! WELCOME TO THE RED BULL ARENA!!! The home of Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls in Harrison, New Jersey is the site of a friendly between the hosts and Barcelona, who conclude their United States tour hoping to stay unbeaten in preseason and continue ramping up to the start of the...

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Laporta talks Messi, Frenkie, Expectations

Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images The president spoke on Barça’s main topics Barcelona president Joan Laporta spoke at length to CBS Sports on Friday about the hottest topics around Barçaland, and had some very interesting things to say about the return of Lionel Messi, Frenkie De Jong’s future and his expectations for next season among many other issues. The full...

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Ferran still a doubt for NYRB friendly

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The forward continues to recover from a foot injury Barcelona conclude their summer tour of the United States with one last preseason friendly against New York Red Bulls on Saturday night, and they might still be missing one of their star forwards. Ferran Torres, who is yet to play in this preseason due to a wound...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 July 2022

Photo by MARCO BELLO/AFP via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC reach agreement on Jules Kounde transfer - FC Barcelona FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jules Olivier Kounde. The player will be signing a contract with the Catalan club for the next five seasons. The buyout clause...

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Laporta confident in bringing Messi back to Barça

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The chief is talking about a possible return of the GOAT Joan Laporta started off his era back at Barcelona on shaky terms with the supporters. Lionel Messi ended up leaving the club last summer and it wasn’t the most ceremonious of exits, but the president wants to change that. “The era of Leo did not finish as...

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Tter Stegen not expected to leave Barça - report

Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images Contrary to previous reports, the German keeper is not for sale According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen isn’t expected to leave the club this summer. Reports earlier in the week claimed the club could look to sell the German international in case they couldn’t find a way to fix their financial...

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Barcelona confirm details of Jules Koundé transfer

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images The Frenchman has signed a five-year contract Barcelona confirmed on Friday that Jules Koundé is officially a Blaugrana player after passing his medicals and putting pen to paper on a five-year contract until 2027. Barcelona is your new home. Welcome, @jkeey4! pic.twitter.com/8yrLZHo9zO — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 29, 2022 Barça...

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Koundé praises Xavi in first interview as Barça player

Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images The Frenchman spoke to the club’s channel Jules Koundé has been officially confirmed as Barcelona’s fifth signing of the summer after the club announced a deal with Sevilla on Thursday afternoon. The French center-back did a quick with the club’s official channel shortly after arriving at Camp Nou, and spoke highly of his new team and manager. The...

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Rumor Roundup: Bernardo, Frenkie loan, more!

Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images This is the latest Barcelona gossip Bernardo Silva ‘offered’ to Barcelona for €80 million Today’s rumors begin with a report from French newspaper L’Équipe that says Jorge Mendes, agent of Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, offered the player to both Barça and Real Madrid for a transfer fee of 80 million euros. It has...

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Podcast: Barça’s levers pay off, what’s the long-term cost?

Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images Chatting with Emile Avanessian This week on the Barca Blaugranes podcast, I interview Emile Avanessian. Emile most recently wrote a great piece for Urban Pitch on the bright future of Ansu Fati. He’s also working on a piece about Dani Alves, and I have to say having had an early preview, you’re going to want to read that when...

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Barça, Celta agree Mingueza deal - reports

Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images The full-back is on his way out Barcelona and Celta Vigo have reached full agreement on a deal that will send full-back Óscar Mingueza to the Galician club on a permanent transfer, according to multiple reports in Spain. The deal has been closed for around 3 million euros, and Barça will receive a percentage of a future sale. Mingueza...

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OFFICIAL: Barcelona sign Jules Koundé from Sevilla

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images Pending a medical, the deal is officially done The saga is now absolutely, definitely over: Barcelona confirmed on Thursday an “agreement in principle” with Sevilla for the signing of 23-year-old French center-back Jules Koundé on a permanent transfer, pending a medical to make the deal official. Agreement in principle with Sevilla for...

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Kessie: Barça feels like a “second family”

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The new signing is already feeling at home in his new club Franck Kessie is loving live at Barcelona right now. After arriving on a free transfer from AC Milan and impressing so far in preseason, the Ivorian is already feeling at home at his new club and really enjoys being around his new teammates. The midfielder spoke to the press after...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 July 2022

Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Barça arrive in New York - FC Barcelona NEW YORK, New York — Barça arrived in New York on Wednesday afternoon after flying from Dallas. New York is the final stop for the team on the 2022 summer tour in the United States, following sojourns in Miami, Las Vegas, and Dallas. The Catalans...

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Dembélé sends strong message to Barça fans

Photo by George Walker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Frenchman is staying for two more years after signing a new deal Ousmane Dembélé promises to “give everything for the club” after signing a new two-year deal to stay with Barcelona following a long, sometimes frustrating contract extension journey. The Frenchman put pen to paper on a contract until 2024 and immediately...

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Does Pjanic still have a future at Barça?

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The midfielder had an impressive showing against Juventus that was noticed by his boss Miralem Pjanic had a very impressive second half showing on Tuesday’s friendly against Juventus and could still have shot at keeping his Barcelona career alive if he continues to impress the boss. Xavi Hernández spoke to the press after the match and...

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Barça “one step away” from signing Koundé

Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images The deal could be official as soon as today After a couple of quiet days on the Jules Koundé front, the transfer guru Fabrizio Romano comes out with news Barcelona fans can be very happy about: the Catalans are “one step away” from signing the 23-year-old defender and an agreement with Sevilla is ‘close to being completed’. Barcelona...

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Dembélé proves Barça were right to go all in on a new contract

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Superb strikes against Juventus It was the night when Ousmane Dembélé put the Juventus defence to sleep. A night when his true genius awoke once more. Another game which hinted at what’s in store as long as the Frenchman can stay fit and firing. Despite a good few injury-free months, there’s always a nagging doubt that a muscular problem is...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 July 2022

Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Barcelona vs Juventus, Preseason Friendly: Final Score 2-2, Barça remain unbeaten in preseason with fun draw in Texas - Barca Blaugranes Barcelona remain unbeaten in the 2022 preseason but failed to win their fourth in a row as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Juventus at the Cotton Bowl in...

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Barça vs Juventus: How to Watch

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Join us for another Barcelona preseason adventure! WELCOME TO THE COTTON BOWL!!! One of the most historic venues in all of American sports is the site of a high-profile friendly between Barcelona and Juventus, who continue their preseason tour of the United States. Barça are undefeated in preseason and look to keep the good vibes going while...

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Frenkie has no intention to leave or take paycut - report

Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images There is an agreement between Barça and Manchester United Frenkie De Jong still has no intention to leave FC Barcelona and join Manchester United, despite an agreement between the clubs on a transfer fee, according to Fabrizio Romano. The player likes the city, likes the club, likes his current manager, and wants to stay. Barcelona...

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Xavi explains why he’s so involved in Barça transfers

Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images The coach has been key in pulling off many of the recent signings Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández has been one of the key pieces in many of the recent signings made by the club since he became the coach last November, and it can be argued that Barça’s biggest transfers of the summer wouldn’t have happened without Xavi’s involvement. Robert...

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FC Barcelona News: 26 July 2022

Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Juventus - FC Barcelona Two down, and two to go on the tour of the United States of America. After Miami then Las Vegas, Barça are heading back east to Dallas, Texas and a 7.30pm kick off local time on Tuesday 26 July. This page will help you work...

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Gary Neville: Frenkie should consider legal action against Barça

Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images The former Manchester United man is the latest to speak out against Barça’s spending Former Manchester United footballer and current pundit Gary Neville took to social media on Monday to speak out against Barcelona’s spending spree this summer, and says Barça midfielder Frenkie De Jong should consider legal action against the...

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