Barcelona

2022 - 7 - 20

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Dembele, Fati start; Raphinha on the bench: 4-3-3 Barcelona ... (Barca Universal)

Barcelona are set to kickstart their pre-season tour to the United States with a friendly against Inter Miami later tonight. It will be the second friendly ...

Lewandowski, as mentioned earlier, is a doubt for this game and it will not be surprising to see him completely ruled out. His absence should pave the way for Sergio Busquets to operate as the holding midfielder, just in behind the two interior midfielders. With Marc-Andre ter Stegen starting against Olot, Barcelona might want to hand Inaki Pena a chance in between the sticks.

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Robert Lewandowski completes Barcelona move from Bayern Munich (ESPN)

Barcelona have announced the signing of Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich, becoming the LaLiga club's fifth arrival this summer.

He had 12 months remaining on his Bayern contract and moved to Barcelona for €45m with a possible €5m in add-ons, the 26-time Spanish champions confirmed. He won the Bundesliga in all eight seasons at the club, as well as the Champions League in 2020, and was named Best FIFA Men's Player in 2020 and 2021. He began his career in Poland, winning a league title with Lech Poznan. He joined Borussia Dortmund in 2010 and became one of Europe's most highly-rated forwards as he won two Bundesliga titles with Dortmund and reached the Champions League final before joining Bayern on a free transfer in 2014.

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Inter Miami vs Barcelona: TV channel, live stream, team news ... (Goal.com)

Barcelona will face Inter Miami in a pre-season friendly - here's everything you need to know.

Dallas 1-1 Inter Miami (Jul 4) Inter Miami 1-2 Philadelphia (Jul 13) Inter Miami 3-2 Charlotte (Jul 16)

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Julian Nagelsmann takes aim at Barcelona after confirmation of ... (Daily Mail)

It had been thought for some time that there was no possibility of Barcelona managing to secure a deal for the Polish forward, with the club said to be in ...

Speaking upon the confirmation of the signing, De Ligt told Bayern Munich's website: 'I'm very happy to become a player for this great club. A deal has stalled recently with De Jong said to be keen to remain at Barcelona. It had been thought that Barcelona needed to get rid of players this summer before bringing any in.

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Barcelona's predicted starting lineup for opening match Stateside ... (Football Espana)

Barcelona kick off their pre-season tour of the United States this evening at 20:00 local time – that's 02:00 in Spain. They face Inter Miami, ...

Barcelona drew their first pre-season friendly – against Catalan side Olot – 1-1. After facing Inter Miami they take on Real Madrid at the weekend in Las Vegas before locking horns with Juventus. They finish the trip against New York Red Bulls and then fly home to contest the Joan Gamper Trophy at Camp Nou with Mexican side Pumas. Barcelona should set up in a 4-3-3 with Inaki Pena starting in goal behind a back four of Sergino Dest, Ronald Araujo, Eric Garcia and Jordi Alba. Sergio Busquets will anchor the midfield with Pedri and Gavi either side of him and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – flanked by Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele – will lead the line.

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Barcelona complete signing of Lewandowski (CNA)

Barcelona have signed Poland striker Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich for up to 50 million euros ($51.14 million), the two clubs said on Tuesday.

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Football: Lewandowski credits Xavi for 'easy' decision on Barcelona ... (The Straits Times)

MIAMI (REUTERS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE) - Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has hailed Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez as the main reason for his move to the ...

It's great for the team to have him." He has an amazing future and I want to be a part of this." Everyone is happy that he is here and he can push us and share his experiences.

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Watch: Dembele tries to escape training punishment in latest ... (Goal.com)

Ousmane Dembele tried to sneak away from Barcelona training without having to perform his punishment for being on the losing team in a drill.

Ousmane Dembele tried to sneak away from Barcelona training without having to perform his punishment for being on the losing team in a drill. The winger laughed and shook his team-mates off as he insisted on avoiding his punishment, much to the amusement of those who tried to convince him to do so. Dembele hoped to walk off without anyone noticing he had not done the push-ups, but many of his fellow Barca players tried to prevent him from getting away with it.

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Barcelona disclose details of Lewandowski's deal, set €500M ... (Anadolu Agency)

ANKARA. Barcelona revealed details Tuesday on their new signing Robert Lewandowski's deal as the Spanish football powerhouse inserted a high release clause ...

"FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich have arrived at an agreement for the transfer of Robert Lewandowski for a total of €45 million + €5 million ($46 million + $5.1 million) in variables. The buyout clause has been set at €500 million (nearly $512 million)," Barcelona said in a statement. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich also confirmed Lewandowski's move to Barcelona in a statement on their website.

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Lewandowski rejected Chelsea, PSG offers to join Barca: FC ... (Business Standard)

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta claimed that the "Catalans" had to fight for Robert Lewandowski's signature on the deal with Chelsea and Paris ...

- - Even during these difficult times arising out of Covid-19, we continue to remain committed to keeping you informed and updated with credible news, authoritative views and incisive commentary on topical issues of relevance. Lewandowski believes that the Catalan team will return to the right track. We have to thank him for that. During his eight years in Bayern, Lewandowski scored 344 goals to secure six Bundesliga top goalscorer titles.

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Inter Miami vs. Barcelona live score, updates, highlights and lineups ... (Sporting News AU)

FC Barcelona continue their 2022 preseason fixture schedule with a trip to sunny South Florida for a club friendly against David Beckham's MLS club Inter ...

Still, Inter Miami is not expected to win the match, and the odds reflect that. 120 mins to kick: No matter the result, Inter Miami players and fans will relish the chance to take on one of the world's high-profile clubs. The Inter Miami defense is all over the place, and it starts with a Pedri backheel to Raphinha who finds Aubameyang while falling down. He took the field for warmups with his teammates to get some cardio in before eventually seeing himself to a place in the stands. With his back to goal diving level with the ground, it's a miracle he was even able to come close with that chance. Inter Miami hardly have a dangerous kick in the entire match. 26th min: GOAL, BARCELONA! This time coming down the left flank, Barcelona attacks again and it's a poor showing from Inter Miami goalkeeper Nick Marsman to let the visitors double the lead. He had a good opportunity to find the back of the net but was too unselfish for the moment. A rocketed delivery into the mixer comes to the feet of Gavi who rips it into the back of the net. It was almost fitting that a player with the glitz and flair of Raphinha made his first Barcelona appearance in a city of equal glamor. This time, Ousmane Dembele does it all by himself, charging down the right on the ball before cutting inside at the top of the box and making the entire Inter Miami back line look silly. Inter Miami brought both David Beckham's son Romeo and Neville's son Harvey off the bench for cameos, but it was only a slight respite on an otherwise comprehensive defeat.

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The man behind Barcelona's negotiations: Mateu Alemany (Football Espana)

Barcelona are in the midst of arguably their most important summer of since Joan Laporta first came to power at the club in 2003. With the club undergoing ...

A source from within Barcelona tells Relevo, “he is an executioner, you tell him who you have to sign and he signs them for the minimum price possible. Seemingly Alemany places a special emphasis on performance-related bonuses and is trying to implement a culture of them at Barcelona. Only time will tell if he manages to get it right this transfer window. Once he starts, he is on straight to the point and does not deviate from his plan. He is also very conscious of the art of negotiation and the factor time can play. With the club undergoing attempting to return to their former glories and revamp the squad in record time, it is a hectic transfer window for the Blaugrana.

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Raphinha, Eric Garcia react after Barcelona thrash Inter Miami in pre ... (Barca Universal)

Fans got a glimpse of the new home kit for the upcoming campaign at the DRV PNK Stadium. They were also treated to the sight of Barça's new signings Raphinha ...

“We are building a very competitive team with top players,” the Spaniard said. We have to fight for all of the major titles.” Fellow forwards Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ansu Fati scored on either side of his strike in the first period.

Football: Barcelona thrash Beckham's Miami 6-0 in friendly (The Straits Times)

MIAMI (AFP) - Raphinha marked his Barcelona debut with a goal and two assists as the Spanish giants kicked off their four-match US tour with a comprehensive ...

And on 25 minutes it was Raphinha's turn to get on the scoresheet, the Brazilian expertly guiding home an Alejandro Balde cross to double Barcelona's lead. Both teams made a raft of changes after the interval but the outcome was never in doubt, Gavi's excellent finish from a Memphis Depay corner making it four on 55 minutes before the Dutch forward produced a sublime turn and finish to make it 5-0. There was no denying him soon after when he coolly chipped the ball past Inter Miami keeper Nick Marsman following good work from Pedri and then Raphinha.

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Barcelona's deal for Robert Lewandowski could surpass $50 million (The Indian Express)

The buyout clause for the 33-year-old Lewandowski will be set at 500 million euros ($512 million) on a contract valid for four seasons.

His official signing and presentation were originally scheduled for Monday but it was delayed without an official reason given by Barcelona. Lewandowski said after joining his new teammates in Florida that he hopes “to put the team back at the top of European football.” He passed his medical on Monday, a day after arriving in the United States for the team’s preseason tour. The buyout clause for the 33-year-old Lewandowski will be set at 500 million euros ($512 million) on a contract valid for four seasons.

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Oscar Hernandez talks Xavi, Raphinha, Fati and Lewandowski after ... (Barca Universal)

Barcelona kicked off their US pre-season tour in a sensational fashion as they thrashed Inter Miami 0-6 at the DRV PNK Stadium.

In fact, it’s a blessing for us. And Oscar Hernandez believes that such depth is a good thing for the team. The club made a big effort when bringing him in.”

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Raphinha: 'FC Barcelona Are Better Than Real Madrid' (Forbes)

New FC Barcelona signing Raphinha has boasted that his new club are better than bitter rivals Real Madrid.

"Everyone will make an extra [effort] to want to play. Competition is good for the players, but especially for the team," he concluded. "Barca is in good hands and must fight for big titles," he insisted.

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Robert Lewandowski joins Barcelona, signs contract. Read details ... (Economic Times)

After a memorable stint spanning eight years with Bayern Munich, Robert Lewandowski left the German club after winning eight Bundesliga titles and one ...

There is a €500 million buyout clause in the contract. 7 mins read 9 mins read

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'We're better than Madrid' - Raphinha calls out Barcelona rivals after ... (Goal.com)

Barcelona registered a smashing 6-0 win against Inter Miami in a pre-season friendly at Drive Pink Stadium.

All eyes were on the Polish international after he was officially announced on Tuesday afternoon. "One always tries to score against anyone, but if it's in a derby, even more. Xavi switched his entire starting XI in the second half but that hardly hampered their scoring form as they netted three more.

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Barcelona smash SIX goals past Inter Miami in pre-season friendly ... (Daily Mail)

INTER MIAMI 0-6 BARCELONA: United target Frenkie de Jong made an appearance in the second half, replacing new signing Franck Kessie in what was a strong ...

He then extended the lead himself six minutes later with a left-footed effort. and Lewandowski only in the stands! I hope I can continue like this. Romeo Beckham (left) and Harvey Neville (right) both featured in the 6-0 drubbing Beckham and Neville's Barcelona lesson! Barcelona new boy Raphinha made it a debut to remember on Tuesday as he scored and bagged two assists in a 6-0 drubbing of Inter Miami, while Romeo Beckham and Harvey Neville made cameo appearances for the hosts.

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Barcelona sell out of Lewandowski shirts - after club shop runs out of ... (Goal.com)

Are you a Barcelona fan looking for a Robert Lewandowski jersey? Well, you may be disappointed.

The Catalan club will return to action on Sunday against bitter rivals Real Madrid, and there is a probability that Xavi might use Lewandowski on that day. However the Nike store at the premises of Camp Nou has run out of stock - because they have run out of the letter W to put on their strips for fans. Well, you may be disappointed.

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Robert Lewandowski signs for Barcelona as Bayern boss Julian ... (CNN)

Robert Lewandowski's transfer to Barcelona was announced on Tuesday, and it's fair to say Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann is baffled by it.

to bring in hundreds of millions of euros to help ease the burden in the short term, most notably through the sale of a percentage of their La Liga TV rights for the next 25 years. I don't know how." And for a club which has gone through years of financial mismanagement, resulting in huge debt and a bloated wage bill, the vast sums of money spent have left Nagelsmann confused.

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Robert Lewandowski Likely To Make Barcelona Debut In Vegas ... (Sports Illustrated)

It is looking increasingly likely that Robert Lewandowski will make his Barcelona debut during Saturday's Clasico against Real Madrid in Las Vegas.

It is looking increasingly likely that Robert Lewandowski will make his Barcelona debut during Saturday's Clasico against Real Madrid in Las Vegas. Robert Lewandowski Likely To Make Barcelona Debut In Vegas Clasico Against Real Madrid Lewandowski delighted fans by taking part in a public training session on the field before kick-off.

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Kessie and Raphinha take centre stage as Barcelona hit six past ... (Barca Universal)

Indeed, the Blaugrana brought in Raphinha, re-signed Ousmane Dembele before landing Robert Lewandowski. These signings came after the free transfer arrivals of ...

The Ivorian, who arrived on a free transfer from AC Milan, showcased his abilities as he was everywhere on the pitch for Barça, making things happen with regularity. With Lewandowski likely to feature from the next game onwards, things could get much better for Barça. The 25-year-old was at hand once again to set Ansu Fati up for the third.

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'We're better than Madrid' - Raphinha calls out Barcelona rivals after ... (Goal.com)

Barcelona registered a smashing 6-0 win against Inter Miami in a pre-season friendly at Drive Pink Stadium.

All eyes were on the Polish international after he was officially announced on Tuesday afternoon. "One always tries to score against anyone, but if it's in a derby, even more. Xavi switched his entire starting XI in the second half but that hardly hampered their scoring form as they netted three more.

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Barcelona confirm agreement with Bayern Munich for Robert ... (The Athletic)

Barcelona have confirmed they have reached an agreement of €45million + €5 million in variables (£42.5million total) with Bayern Munich for the signing of.

Raphael Honigstein Raphael Honigstein 238 of those came in a Bayern shirt.

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Bayern Munich manager aims dig at Barcelona after Lewandowski ... (Barca Universal)

Barça are having a brilliant transfer window so far, having first brought in Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen on Bosman deals, which was followed by the ...

It is true that heading into the transfer window, there were a lot of concerns regarding Barcelona’s financial situation and their ability to pull off big deals. The sponsorship agreement with Spotify has also helped generate revenue. But the cherry on top came in the form of Lewandowski’s capture from Bayern after months of speculations and negotiations.

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'We're better than Madrid' - Raphinha calls out Barcelona rivals after ... (Goal India)

Barcelona registered a smashing 6-0 win against Inter Miami in a pre-season friendly at Drive Pink Stadium.

All eyes were on the Polish international after he was officially announced on Tuesday afternoon. "One always tries to score against anyone, but if it's in a derby, even more. Xavi switched his entire starting XI in the second half but that hardly hampered their scoring form as they netted three more.

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Barcelona club store couldn't sell Lewandowski jerseys because it ... (ESPN)

"We don't have any more of the letter 'W' and Lewandowski has two. It's sold out," a Barcelona club store staff member told a customer.

Lewandowski flew to Miami, where Barcelona have been based for the start of their preseason U.S. tour, to meet his new teammates and pass a medical as the final details of his contract were agreed. The letter W is extremely rare in Spanish and in Catalan, with the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) saying the letter's use is restricted to "words of Germanic origin such as Wagnerian... or Anglicisms, as in Washingtonian or whiskey." Barcelona's signing of Robert Lewandowski has caused such excitement that a club store had to stop selling jerseys bearing his name -- because it has run out of the letter "W."

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Chelsea pip Barcelona to Jules Kounde signing by sending Cesar ... (Eurosport.com)

Chelsea could be set to beat Barcelona to the signing of Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde by sending Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso to the Camp Nou.

Paper Round’s view: Chelsea have just lost Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen for free after their contracts expired at Stamford Bridge. The club will not want this to happen again any time soon. The Standard report that new deals for England duo Mason Mount and Reece James has become a priority and is viewed as a “statement of intent” from the new owners. West Ham would be a smarter decision as he would be able to settle back in quite easily – rather than taking a risk going to Forest just for a potentially better wage packet. They need to replace Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and now Azpilicueta – who is reported to be heading to Barcelona. Thomas Tuchel could end up with a whole new set of centre-backs (except Thiago Silva). Kounde would be a brilliant addition alongside Koulibaly, while Kimpembe would give them the defensive depth needed to compete for multiple trophies this coming season. Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, according to the Standard. The 23-year-old has agreed personal terms with Chelsea, but Barcelona are also in the race to secure Kounde’s signature. Chelsea are hoping to add to the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly with Kounde and Kimpembe. It makes sense – even though they will end up spending a huge amount of money on centre-backs this summer.

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Chelsea reach agreement with Sevilla over Barcelona target (Barca Universal)

The club have indeed managed to bring in the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Franck Kessie, among many others. They are now looking to add a bit more ...

His potential move to Chelsea could force Barcelona to look elsewhere. It is no secret that the club were concerned about Kounde’s departure taking an eternity. The club have indeed managed to bring in the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Franck Kessie, among many others.

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Lewandowski embracing new challenge at Barcelona (CNA)

Barcelona signing Robert Lewandowski is relishing a new challenge after joining the Catalan club and the 33-year-old said he was ready to play in their ...

I am ready to play in the next game." It's a new challenge for me as well because I know that in football, you have to be always hungry. "I am very happy.

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Barcelona completes signing of Lewandowski (Sportstar)

Lewandowski will sign a four-year contract with a release clause set at 500 million euros ($511.35 million), Barcelona said in a statement.

Lewandowski will sign a four-year contract with a release clause set at 500 million euros ($511.35 million), Barcelona said in a statement. Barcelona have signed Poland striker Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich for up to 50 million euros ($51.14 million), the two clubs said on Tuesday.

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Barcelona club store couldn't sell Lewandowski jerseys because it ... (ESPN)

"We don't have any more of the letter 'W' and Lewandowski has two. It's sold out," a Barcelona club store staff member told a customer.

Lewandowski flew to Miami, where Barcelona have been based for the start of their preseason U.S. tour, to meet his new teammates and pass a medical as the final details of his contract were agreed. The letter W is extremely rare in Spanish and in Catalan, with the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) saying the letter's use is restricted to "words of Germanic origin such as Wagnerian... or Anglicisms, as in Washingtonian or whiskey." Barcelona's signing of Robert Lewandowski has caused such excitement that a club store had to stop selling jerseys bearing his name -- because it has run out of the letter "W."

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Inter Miami CF vs. Barcelona - Football Match Report - July 19, 2022 ... (ESPN)

ESPN · Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (19') · Raphinha (25') · Ansu Fati (41') · Gavi (55') · Memphis Depay (69') · Ousmane Dembélé (70').

His brother and Barca assistant Oscar took his place for the friendly, with Xavi trying to be in the country ahead of Saturday's preseason Clasico against Real Madrid in Las Vegas. I hope I can continue like this." "I'm very happy to score my first goal and for things having turned out well in my debut.

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Robert Lewandowski completes Barcelona move from Bayern Munich (ESPN.co.uk)

Barcelona have announced the signing of Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich, becoming the LaLiga club's fifth arrival this summer.

He had 12 months remaining on his Bayern contract and moved to Barcelona for €45m with a possible €5m in add-ons, the 26-time Spanish champions confirmed. You have to be ready for everything." I know we have work to do, we have huge potential in the team, huge quality. I'm very happy." "It was hard work to join Barcelona, but in the end I'm here. "I'm very happy to be here," Lewandowski said at the presentation.

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Chelsea set to hand Kounde €12 million per year deal, double the ... (Barca Universal)

The journalist suggests Kounde had been telling Sevilla all summer that he wants to join FC Barcelona. But amid other transfer dealings in the summer, the ...

Romero believes the young centre-back could come up with an answer tomorrow morning. Romero believes Kounde could be compelled to join Chelsea if Barcelona fail to come up with a lucrative offer. Chelsea are willing to hand the young Frenchman a whopping salary of €12 million per season.

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Barcelona have taken a £92m transfer gamble that Liverpool have ... (Liverpool.com)

Barcelona have seemingly been defying logic to complete transfer business this summer. It's a huge gamble, and Liverpool will be part of making sure it ...

But any competition quite clearly designed with the aim of bailing out Barcelona will not be well-received at Anfield. FSG have managed to stay competitive without jeopardising the future of the club, but it is only going to get harder to keep up with the hyper-clubs. The aim at Barcelona is surely to try and limp through until the Super League returns, the golden cash cow that will solve all of their problems. Nevertheless, the Super League is not the answer. Meanwhile, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski have been unveiled as exciting new additions in the transfer market, with the signings totalling £92m. The juxtaposition is jarring. The sheer strength of backlash caused a near-instant climbdown from all but three of the founder members, Liverpool included.

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Report: Barcelona May No Longer Have To Sell Frenkie De To Jong ... (Sports Illustrated)

A huge twist to the Frenkie De Jong saga has now emerged according to a report from Spain as it is being reported that Barcelona may no longer have to sell ...

However in what could emerge as a huge twist to the tale, Barcelona now may no longer have to sell De Jong. De Jong could now be set to remain at Barcelona this summer in a huge twist that could possibly emerge in the near future. A huge twist to the Frenkie De Jong saga has now emerged according to a report from Spain as it is being reported that Barcelona may no longer have to sell the midfielder to Manchester United this summer, says a journalist.

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Jules Kounde responds to Barcelona and Chelsea requests with ... (Football.London)

The Frenchman was caught on video responding to Sevilla fans who wanted to say their goodbyes on Wednesday after Kounde left the training facilities.

The 23-year-old did not respond to that fan, whether that's a good sign or not for Chelsea fans remains to be seen. Kounde, whilst driving his car out of the Ciudad Deportiva José Ramón Cisneros Palacios, was congratulated for his impending big move away with a fan saying to him: "Good luck wherever you go, have a great time. However, with no imminent bid forthcoming, it's full steam ahead for Chelsea to potentially close a deal with a 'frustrated' Monchi and a long drawn-out transfer saga that stems back to the 2021/22 summer transfer window.

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