Barcelona have made it clear to Antoine Griezmann he must leave if they're to fit the squad under the LaLiga's salary cap. Sport says Griezmann, for the moment, accepts leaving, but only if he can go to Atletico Madrid. There was talk of a trade with Saul Niguez but Atletico didn't want to put more money on the table and the deal went south. Barca have done their homework and the only way to...Full Story »

Memphis Depay against Girona EFE Barcelona overcame Girona 3-1 in a pre-season friendly at the Estati Johan Cruyff, with Memphis Depay coming on as a substitute and scoring the final goal from the penalty spot. It was a game of three penalties, with Gerard Pique and Samu Saiz both scoring first half spot kicks either side of Rey Manaj's latest pre-season strike. The first big chance was for G...Full Story »

Memphis Depay is delighted to now be a Barcelona player - as he expressed at his signing presentation on Thursday. The Dutchman has put pen to paper on a contract until 2023, and declared his excitement ahead of starting his career in a Blaugrana shirt. "It's an honour to be here," Memphis said in a press conference at his unveiling. "It's a dream come true since I was a little boy. "It's ...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists Lionel Messi will sign a new contract. Talking yesterday, Laporta remained confident of Messi re-signing. "The player has always said that he wants to continue, there is no doubt about that," he said. "We are making progress in all the negotiations involving a contract of this type. They are working very well and it is a wish that we all have. "We d...Full Story »

Barcelona are said to be preparing an offer for Lille and Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches. This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Barcelona want to beat Arsenal and Liverpool to Lille midfielder Renato Sanches, according to reports. The two Premier League sides are believed to be among those at the front of the queue f...Full Story »

Barcelona are trying to shift striker Griezmann in a bid to take the expensive Frenchman off of the wage bill Barcelona are reportedly eyeing up a swap deal with would see Antoine Griezmann leave the club to ply his trade for Juventus, while Paulo Dybala would up sticks to Catalonia. The La Liga giants are in the middle of tackling a well-documented financial crisis. The Catalan outfit cann...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI is taking a well-earned break with his family having led Argentina to Copa America glory. The Barcelona superstar also took time out from his luxury vacation to sign autographs for young fans. Lionel Messi has been soaking up the sun on holiday with his family after winning the Copa America with ArgentinaCredit: Instagram @leomessi Messi is married to childhood sweetheart Antonel...Full Story »

AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli is being linked with Barcelona. Sport says Romagnoli has been on the market for a while. The left footed Milan centre back, with a year left on his deal, does not want to renew, so they want to sell him this summer whatever happens. In Italy they say Barca are best placed to bring him in and they are looking for something that works economically for both c...Full Story »

Barcelona are eyeing up a move for Swansea flop Renato Sanches following his impressive Euro 2020 campaign with Portugal - despite their crippling financial situation this summer. Sanches has gained plenty of admirers after putting in a series of strong displays at the major tournament, although he was unable to prevent Portugal from crashing out at the last-16 stage against Belgium. A host of...Full Story »

Negotiations between the Barcelona hierarchy and wonderkid Ilaix Moriba over a new contract have reportedly grinded to a halt and the Blaugrana have already pointed the finger at their most fierce rivals in Real Madrid. According to a recent report from Goal, Barcelona believe that Los Blancos are behind Moriba's hesitation to commit his future to the Catalan giants on a long-term basis. At ju...Full Story »

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner is set to commit to fresh terms at Camp Nou after months of speculation over his future Lionel Messi will sign a new five-year contract at Barcelona and take an incredible 50 per cent wage cut, Goal can confirm. Messi has spent his entire career to date on Barca's books, having initially made his debut for the club as a teenager in 2004, but dropped into the f...Full Story »

Donnarumma pens AC Milan farewell message Newly crowned European champion Gianluigi Donnarumma has said farewell to AC Milan ahead of a reported switch to Paris Saint-Germain. The Italy goalkeeper became a national hero as he saved from Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka to seal victory in Sunday's Euro 2020 final shoot-out. But he is now preparing for a change in scenery after spending his ent...Full Story »

Huge signings at elite clubs who flop will always find it impossible to find a transfer, mainly because anybody who can afford them is unlikely to pay the money when the player is out of form. Antoine Griezmann moved to Barcelona for a reported €120m in the summer of 2018, so a return of 22 La Liga goals over two seasons is far below what was expected of him when he made the move. Inte...Full Story »

Manchester City will attempt to sign Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann this summer if they fail to prise Harry Kane away from Tottenham, say reports. The England captain is understood to be the Etihad club's top target as they look for a successor to Sergio Aguero, who joined Barcelona after his contract expired. According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Griezmann has been identified a...Full Story »

Umtiti rejects Barcelona's release offer Samuel Umtiti has rejected Barcelona's offer to release him from his contract, according to Marca. The France international was set to be allowed to depart the club with a golden handshake this summer, but the player wants to fulfil his deal with the economically troubled outfit. Ronaldo's agent pushing for Juventus extension Cristiano Ronaldo's agent...Full Story »

Barcelona winger Francisco Trincao has joined Wolves on a season-long loan with an option to make the deal permanent, the Spanish club announced on Sunday. The 21-year-old is the latest Barca prospect to leave the club this summer, with defender Jean-Clair Todibo and winger Konrad De La Fuente having left the Camp Nou on permanent deals. Trincao has made 43 appearances for Barca since joinin...Full Story »

Barcelona great Xavi is hopeful of Lionel Messi signing a new contract. Xavi spoke at the start of this year's 'Campus Xavi' in Collell. "We are going to see how the situation develops," Xavi told the Movistar programme '#Vamos'. "I feel that [Messi] is happy at Barcelona. Everything points to him renewing his contract and I believe that he deserves it. "Barcelona need Leo [Messi] and Leo ...Full Story »

The 34-year-old's deal ended as June drew to a close, making him able to sign with any other club if he choosesLionel Messi has become a free agent after the Barcelona star's contract expired at the end of June. Although Barcelona were hopeful of signing Messi to a renewal before the June 30 deadline, the 34-year-old is now officially unattached. Barcelona still believe that Messi will even...Full Story »

Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo has joined Nice for an initial €8.5 million to kickstart an expected summer exodus at Camp Nou. The deal for Todibo could be worth €15.5m if add-ons are triggered, while Barca will also be due a percentage of any future transfer. Barca have already made four signings this summer and president Joan Laporta has spoken of a desire to bring in ano...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI was woken up in the middle of the night for a birthday surprise by his Argentina team-mates. The Barcelona superstar was given presents by his compatriots as they sang 'Happy Birthday' while away on Copa America duty. Lionel Messi opens his birthday giftsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/leomessi/?hl=en Messi blows out his cake on his 34th birthdayCredit: https://www.instagram.co...Full Story »