Miralem Pjanic ‘would like a return to Juventus’ just one year on from his move to Barcelona, according to the Spanish giants’ former director Ariedo Braida Miralem Pjanic ended four years at Juventus last summer, joining Barcelona The midfielder made just six starts in LaLiga under Ronald Koeman last term Now the Bosnian is interested … Read more
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could be set to reignite their iconic rivalry once again in a pre-season friendly, as Barcelona announce annual Joan Gamper Trophy exhibition against Juventus Famous rivalry could be renewed at Barcelona’s Nou Camp ground on August 8 The Spanish giants will face the Italian side in Joan Gamper Trophy exhibition … Read more
Ronald Koeman admits ‘you have to be concerned’ about the future of Lionel Messi after his Barcelona contract expired last week… but insists he has ‘full confidence’ in president Joan Laporta to re-sign their star man despite financial crisis Ronald Koeman admits concern over superstar Lionel Messi’s Barcelona future Messi, 34, is now a free … Read more
Cash-strapped Barcelona set for an ‘intense’ few days as chiefs bid to shed €200m from their wage bill… with Samuel Umtiti, Miralem Pjanic, Sergi Roberto and Philippe Coutinho among stars tipped to leave in pre-season Barcelona are low on cash and need to reduce their wage bill over the summer Samuel Umtiti, Miralem Pjanic and … Read more
Barcelona ‘are open to offers of just £21m for flop Philippe Coutinho with AC Milan interested’… that’s £124m less than what they paid Liverpool for the Brazilian in 2018! The Spanish giants paid top dollar for the attacking midfielder in January 2018 He has failed to consistently impress and was sent on loan to Bayern … Read more
Xavi reiterates he has no intention of an imminent Barcelona return as he reveals he has a good relationship with president Joan Laporta ‘but nothing else’ having already snubbed the manager’s job at the Nou Camp twice Xavi insists he has no intention of managing Barcelona in the near future The Barcelona great has constantly … Read more
Ronald Koeman left Holland for Barcelona but he is far from forgotten… Frank de Boer and the Oranje know they have him to thank for their brave new era By Adrian Kajumba For The Daily Mail Published: 22:42 BST, 24 June 2021 | Updated: 23:11 BST, 24 June 2021 Ronald Koeman was a more than … Read more
Ronald Koeman insists Lionel Messi ‘has to finish his career at Barcelona’ with Dutch boss optimistic the 33-year-old star’s new deal at the Nou Camp will be announced ‘soon’ Lionel Messi is widely expected to stay at Barcelona beyond the end of June Recent reports suggest the Argentine is ready to sign a fresh two-year … Read more
Pep Guardiola insists Ronald Koeman ‘deserves one more year’ as Barcelona boss and ‘second years are always better’ after his struggling former team-mate was given a lifeline Pep Guardiola has backed ex-team-mate Ronald Koeman as Barcelona manager Barca president Joan Laporta confirmed last week that the Dutchman will stay on Man City manager Guardiola insisted that … Read more
Cash-strapped Barcelona ‘could sell THREE players to cut down their wage bill with Sergi Roberto, Junior Firpo, Samuel Umtiti, Clement Lenglet or Jordi Alba the stars who may leave’ Barcelona are looking to reduce their wage bill with three key sales this summer The representatives of several Barca players have been summoned to the club … Read more