Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu ADMITS signing Martin Braithwaite is unfair on Leganes
4 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu ADMITS signing Martin Braithwaite is unfair on Leganes

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Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has openly admitted his side should not have been able to sign Martin Braithwaite while the transfer window is closed. The Spanish champions signed Braithwaite from Leganes on Thursday by taking advantage of a bizarre LaLiga transfer ruling which allows clubs to replace a player if they have long-term injuries. Barcelona were allowed to sign a replacement for injured duo Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele from a fellow LaLiga side but second-from-bottom Leganes cannot reinforce their strike options. Josep Bartomeu poses with new signing Martin Braithwaite and sporting director Eric Abidal And Bartomeu, speaking at Braithwaite's unveiling, said the ruling should not exist: 'We have paid the clause following the regulations, although we believe that it should be revised because it is not fair that Leganes cannot now sign anyone.

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REVEALED: Sergio Busquets 'informed Barcelona boss Xavi NOT to sign an ex-Liverpool flop'... after he identified his 'disorderly life and how he wouldn't be a good example to young players'
1 year, 2 months ago

REVEALED: Sergio Busquets 'informed Barcelona boss Xavi NOT to sign an ex-Liverpool flop'... after he identified his 'disorderly life and how he wouldn't be a good example to young players'

Daily Mail  

Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport's podcast 'It's All Kicking Off!' According to the report, he entrusted his dressing room with their opinions on transfer targets in January, and then-captain Sergio Busquets advised him not to sign former Liverpool man Arthur Melo for some brutal reasons. Liverpool flop Arthur Melo almost rejoined Barcelona in the winter transfer window, …

Danish Striker Martin Braithwaite Goes AWOL From Espanyol Training Camp
1 year, 5 months ago

Danish Striker Martin Braithwaite Goes AWOL From Espanyol Training Camp

News 18  

Former Barcelona player Martin Braithwaite has departed his current club Espanyol after refusing to play in the second-tier of Spanish Football. However, he had a good time at Leganes, as he scored six of the club’s 18 goals in the league before being signed by Barcelona. Barcelona reportedly wanted to get rid of Martin Braithwaite last summer who did not …

FC Barcelona Reach Agreement to Sign Romeu; Pablo Torre to Go on Loan in Exchange
1 year, 5 months ago

FC Barcelona Reach Agreement to Sign Romeu; Pablo Torre to Go on Loan in Exchange

News 18  

Spainard, Oriol Romeu is set to sign for FC Barcelona. As per Fabrizio Romano, the Catalonian club reached an agreement with his current club Girona FC to make the transfer happen as the necessary paperworks are yet to be completed. As part of the deal youngster Pablo Torre will make the move to Girona on a season long loan till …

Inigo Martinez Signs For Barcelona On A Free Transfer
1 year, 6 months ago

Inigo Martinez Signs For Barcelona On A Free Transfer

News 18  

Barcelona announced the signing of defender Inigo Martinez on a free transfer from Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. He becomes the third signing for Barcelona this summer, following Ilkay Gundogan, the Manchester City treble-winner, who also joined the club on a free transfer, and Senegalese youngster Mikayil Faye. La Liga approved Barcelona’s economic viability plan last month, which allowed the club …

Ousmane Dembele Re-signs with Barcelona Until 2024
2 years, 5 months ago

Ousmane Dembele Re-signs with Barcelona Until 2024

News 18  

France international forward Ousmane Dembele has signed a new two-year deal with LaLiga side Barcelona after his previous contract expired at the end of June, the Catalan club said on Thursday. Dembele was dropped by manager Xavi Hernandez amid his contract standoff with Barcelona before he returned to the team in February and finished the campaign with 32 appearances in …

Transfer News: Samuel Castillejo Joins Valencia from AC Milan
2 years, 5 months ago

Transfer News: Samuel Castillejo Joins Valencia from AC Milan

News 18  

Valencia have made its first signing ahead of the new La Liga season with the arrival of winger Samuel Castillejo on a free transfer from AC Milan. The club’s financial problems mean that Portuguese international winger Goncalo Guedes could also be sold before the start of the new season, along with Spain internationals Jose Luis Gaya and Carlos Soler, who …

Football rumours: Barcelona finally make bid for Robert Lewandowski
2 years, 6 months ago

Football rumours: Barcelona finally make bid for Robert Lewandowski

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Citing Sky Sports in Italy, the Blues view the 22-year-old as an …

Barcelona president hints they may not be able to afford Adama Traore transfer
2 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona president hints they may not be able to afford Adama Traore transfer

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barcelona may not be able to afford the …

LaLiga: Barcelona bid to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and sell Ousmane Dembele
2 years, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona bid to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and sell Ousmane Dembele

Firstpost  

Aubameyang arrived to finalise negotiations with the Catalan club after being stripped of the captaincy at Arsenal for disciplinary reasons, after reportedly being late returning from a personal trip. Madrid: The last day of the winter transfer window arrived in Spain on Monday with Barcelona hoping to seal the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and find a buyer for Ousmane Dembélé. …

Barcelona bids to sign Aubameyang and sell Dembélé
2 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona bids to sign Aubameyang and sell Dembélé

The Hindu  

The last day of the winter transfer window arrived in Spain on Monday with Barcelona hoping to seal the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and find a buyer for Ousmane Dembélé. Barcelona recently signed Spain international Ferran Torres only after defender Samuel Umtiti agreed to a salary reduction similar to the cuts other squad players had to take last year. The …

Braithwaite faces knee surgery in new injury blow to Barca attack
3 years, 3 months ago

Braithwaite faces knee surgery in new injury blow to Barca attack

The Hindu  

Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the club announced on Monday he is to undergo knee surgery. The Denmark striker has started all three of Barca's LaLiga games this season and scored twice in the 4-2 defeat of Real Sociedad in its opening game but sustained a knee injury in the 2-1 …

LaLiga: Barcelona sign free agent Memphis Depay on two-year deal
3 years, 6 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona sign free agent Memphis Depay on two-year deal

Firstpost  

Barca have agreed a two-year deal with Depay, who becomes the club’s third signing on a free transfer this summer after moves for Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia had already been confirmed. Barcelona announced the signing of Memphis Depay on Saturday, with the striker to join when his contract with Lyon expires at the end of this month. The 27-year-old …

Barcelona: LaLiga side are 'working to sign MORE players' this week, reveals president Joan Laporta
3 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona: LaLiga side are 'working to sign MORE players' this week, reveals president Joan Laporta

Daily Mail  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has teased the arrival of even more players after the club snapped up two signings in two day with Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia. Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists more players could arrive at the club next week The club made two signings in two days, including centre back Eric Garcia on a free transfer Sergio …

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and board of directors resign
4 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and board of directors resign

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has submitted his …

Barcelona president names seven players who are not for sale
4 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona president names seven players who are not for sale

The Hindu  

New Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman is expected to oversee a massive overhaul of the squad as he leads it into a new era after its weaknesses were exposed in the 8-2 thrashing by Bayern Munich, president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said. Koeman, one of Barca's greatest ever players who was confirmed as the club's new coach on Wednesday, will oversee …

Neymar's transfer unfeasible, Lautaro Martinez talks stopped: Barcelona President
4 years, 5 months ago

Neymar's transfer unfeasible, Lautaro Martinez talks stopped: Barcelona President

India TV News  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu stated it is nt feasible for the Catalan side to re-sign Brazilian star striker Neymar from Paris St-Germain in the current economic climate caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. On the current economic situation, he said: "The club lost 200 million euros between March and June. Bartomeu also said the current squad is the best although …

Have no doubt that Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona, says club president Josep Maria Bartomeu
4 years, 5 months ago

Have no doubt that Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona, says club president Josep Maria Bartomeu

India TV News  

Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Sunday that talismanic forward Lionel Messi will sign a new contract at the club despite rumours surrounding the Argentine's future. "Messi has said many times that he wants to retire here and I have no doubt that he will re-sign," Bartomeu said in an interview published by Barcelona's sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo. Earlier, …

Barcelona club president Josep Bartomeu admits talks to sign Lautaro Martinez 'at a standstill'
4 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona club president Josep Bartomeu admits talks to sign Lautaro Martinez 'at a standstill'

Daily Mail  

Barcelona club president Josep Bartomeu has admitted talks to sign Lautaro Martinez are 'at a standstill' but insists Lionel Messi will not leave to join the Serie A side. Josep Bartomeu has admitted Barcelona's attempts to sign Lautaro Martinez are at a standstill The 57-year-old Barcelona club president was speaking to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo 'We've talked to Inter, but …

Barcelona have 'no plan B if they fail to sign Lautaro Martinez and Miralem Pjanic this summer'
4 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona have 'no plan B if they fail to sign Lautaro Martinez and Miralem Pjanic this summer'

Daily Mail  

Barcelona appear to have encountered a major stumbling block in their pursuit of Lautaro Martinez and Miralem Pjanic this summer - and reportedly have no back-up plan if they fail to land either of their key targets. A number of their own stars are unwilling to be included in the moves, and Barcelona are said to have grown apprehensive due …

Rumour Has It: Neymar closer to Barca return, Dembele to PSG
4 years, 7 months ago

Rumour Has It: Neymar closer to Barca return, Dembele to PSG

The Hindu  

Neymar's return to Barcelona could be getting a little closer. Paris Saint-Germain remains very interested in signing Ousmane Dembele and it could help Neymar return to Barcelona, according to Sport. France international Dembele has struggled with injuries since joining Barca from Borussia Dortmund in 2017, but the former Rennes attacker could be set for a return to his homeland. RELATED| …

Barcelona shouldn't re-sign Neymar: Elber
4 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona shouldn't re-sign Neymar: Elber

The Hindu  

Former Brazil striker Giovane Elber feels Barcelona should not re-sign Neymar as he questioned the forward's decision to join Paris Saint-Germain. But Elber, who starred for Bayern Munich and played 15 games for Brazil during his career, said the LaLiga giants should opt against taking Neymar back to Camp Nou. Elber added: "For me, Neymar behaved very badly with Barca, …

Barca's Matheus left speechless by chance to play with Messi
4 years, 8 months ago

Barca's Matheus left speechless by chance to play with Messi

The Hindu  

Having the chance to play with Lionel Messi at Barcelona leaves Matheus Fernandes at a loss for words, but he is confident of making history with the club. Asked about the prospect of playing alongside Messi, Fernandes told Mundo Deportivo: "I can't explain it. "If I can't go to Barcelona now, I will continue learning at Valladolid or at another …

Martin Braithwaite hoping for long Barcelona stay
4 years, 8 months ago

Martin Braithwaite hoping for long Barcelona stay

The Hindu  

Martin Braithwaite is eager for a long stay at Barcelona amid reports the La Liga club is already looking to sell the forward. READ | While recent reports have suggested Barcelona may already be considering selling Braithwaite, the Denmark international – who signed a contract until 2024 – is still keen to make his mark at Camp Nou. READ | …

Braithwaite vows not to wash Barca debut jersey after Messi hug
4 years, 10 months ago

Braithwaite vows not to wash Barca debut jersey after Messi hug

The Hindu  

Martin Braithwaite enjoyed a strong second-half cameo on his Barcelona debut following a controversial transfer - and he vowed to not wash his jersey after receiving a hug from Lionel Messi. Before the match many Barca supporters waved white handkerchiefs towards president Josep Maria Bartomeu and chanted for his resignation after he was forced to deny allegations earlier in the …

Barcelona signing Martin Braithwaite totally compromises the integrity of LaLiga
4 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona signing Martin Braithwaite totally compromises the integrity of LaLiga

Daily Mail  

Barcelona have not broken any rules. Barcelona's diabolically slapdash planning this season has left them with just three strikers – one of those, Ansu Fati, a 17-year-old in his first season – and so they have signed Leganes' best player. Barcelona have pulled off the controversial £16m signing of Leganes striker Martin Braithwaite Barca have taken the star striker of …

La Liga: FC Barcelona's most weird player transfers
4 years, 10 months ago

La Liga: FC Barcelona's most weird player transfers

The Hindu  

It is fair to say Barcelona's signing of Martin Braithwaite has raised a few eyebrows. But, to his credit, Mathieu proved a useful squad player and he left Camp Nou with two La Liga medals, three Copas del Rey and a Champions League win to his name. But Paulinho was a solid squad man at Barca and his one-season stay …

LaLiga: Barcelona sign Danish forward Martin Braithwaite from league rival Leganes to help bolster injury-depleted attack
4 years, 10 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona sign Danish forward Martin Braithwaite from league rival Leganes to help bolster injury-depleted attack

Firstpost  

Braithwaite will sign for the rest of this season for Barcelona, plus four more, according to the club, but will not be available for the Champions League Barcelona: Barcelona says it has signed Denmark forward Martin Braithwaite to help fill its injury-depleted attack. Barcelona said on Thursday it agreed to pay the 18 million euros buyout clause in Braithwaite’s contract …

Barcelona complete controversial Martin Braithwaite transfer – which includes £250m buyout clause
4 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona complete controversial Martin Braithwaite transfer – which includes £250m buyout clause

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Martin Braithwaite has completed his controversial £16m move …

Barcelona completes controversial Martin Braithwaite signing
4 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona completes controversial Martin Braithwaite signing

The Hindu  

Barcelona has completed the controversial signing of Martin Braithwaite from Leganes after the club was granted special dispensation to complete the deal outside of the transfer window. Braithwaite has scored six goals in 24 La Liga appearances for relegation-threatened Leganes this season. Struggling Leganes also saw fellow striker Youssef En-Nesyri join Sevilla in a €20million deal in January. Braithwaite arrived …

Who could Barcelona sign to replace injured Ousmane Dembele?
4 years, 10 months ago

Who could Barcelona sign to replace injured Ousmane Dembele?

The Hindu  

Barcelona expects Ousmane Dembele to be sidelined for six months, meaning a new signing could be imminent at Camp Nou. However, Barca reportedly only has a budget of €12million, which could prove to be insufficient to sign Willian Jose, who has fallen behind Alexander Isak in the pecking order at the Reale Arena. The 32-year-old has scored nine LaLiga goals …

LaLiga: Barcelona seek stand-in forward for injured Ousmane Dembele, says manager Quique Setien
4 years, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona seek stand-in forward for injured Ousmane Dembele, says manager Quique Setien

Firstpost  

Coach Quique Setien said Barcelona are looking to sign a striker to replace the injury-stricken Ousmane Dembele for the remainder of the season Coach Quique Setien said Barcelona are looking to sign a striker to replace the injury-stricken Ousmane Dembele for the remainder of the season even though the Spanish transfer window has closed. Dembele’s injury has left Barca with …

Ousmane Dembele will be amazing - Quique Setien unconcerned Barcelona will not make a signing
4 years, 11 months ago

Ousmane Dembele will be amazing - Quique Setien unconcerned Barcelona will not make a signing

The Hindu  

Quique Setien has no concerns about Barcelona failing to sign a striker in the January transfer window because Ousmane Dembele will be "amazing" when he returns from injury. Barca director Guillermo Amor confirmed before Thursday's 5-0 Copa del Rey last-16 victory over Leganes that no back-up to Luis Suarez – ruled out until May with a knee injury – will …

Barcelona squad did not oppose Antoine Griezmann signing, says Josep Maria Bartomeu
5 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona squad did not oppose Antoine Griezmann signing, says Josep Maria Bartomeu

The Hindu  

Barcelona players have no input into transfers and were not against the signing of Antoine Griezmann, according to club president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Reports in Spain claimed Ernesto Valverde's squad opposed the pursuit of France international Griezmann, who moved to Camp Nou from Atletico Madrid for €120million in July. The first magical night for @AntoGriezmann at the Camp Nou pic.twitter.com/HMRET0CEtd …

Barcelona news: Why signing Antoine Griezmann and Neymar could push Barca past breaking point
5 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona news: Why signing Antoine Griezmann and Neymar could push Barca past breaking point

The Independent  

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Summer transfer window: Will it be Neymar or Griezmann to Barcelona? Or both?
5 years, 6 months ago

Summer transfer window: Will it be Neymar or Griezmann to Barcelona? Or both?

The Hindu  

There’s another Ronaldo on the horizon. Manchester City signed central midfielder Rodri for €70 million as Fernandinho’s replacement, and the never-ending saga of Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona could see an end soon. It’s possible, according to a high-ranking Barcelona official quoted by ESPN, but the club will have to move some people and some serious amount of money around. Spanish …

Barcelona playing catch-up in transfer window while Real Madrid seem to unveil signings every day
5 years, 6 months ago

Barcelona playing catch-up in transfer window while Real Madrid seem to unveil signings every day

Daily Mail  

Barcelona are in talks with Valencia to switch goalkeepers, with Jasper Cillessen going to Mestalla and Neto moving to the Camp Nou. Real Madrid have made a statement of intent with the arrival of Eden Hazard from Chelsea The Bernabeu outfit also captured exciting striking talent Luka Jovic from Frankfurt As Real Madrid seem to unveil a new signing everyday, …

Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt drops Barcelona hint
5 years, 7 months ago

Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt drops Barcelona hint

The Hindu  

Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt has suggested he could join team-mate Frenkie de Jong in signing for Barcelona. De Jong's EUR 75 million switch to Barca for 2019-20 was confirmed earlier in the year, with De Ligt reportedly close to following his fellow Netherlands international to the Catalan club. Read | Messi equals Zarra's record with sixth Pichichi award Manchester …

Bartomeu dismisses Griezmann, talks up De Ligt
5 years, 8 months ago

Bartomeu dismisses Griezmann, talks up De Ligt

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insisted Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann is not in the club's plans, though he refused to rule out a move for Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt. READ| Real Madrid slayers Ajax can claim Juventus scalp, says Siem de Jong " is an Atletico Madrid player and he has a contract," the Barcelona president told TVE. …

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