Tag: Barcelona
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Transfer: Barcelona president, Laporta reveals two players they want to sign
Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has said the club want to sign a winger and a midfielder this summer transfer window. Laporta was responding to links with Real Socieda’s Martin Zubimendi and Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich. According to him, Barcelona are not planning to bring in big names to the club this summer. “I don’t think…
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LaLiga: What Hansi Flick said after becoming Barcelona’s new manager
Barcelona’s new manager, Hansi Flick has suggested that he decided to join the LaLiga giant because he shared the same same vision, possession and quality football with the Catalan club. The German, on Wednesday, officially signed a contract that will see him remain at Camp Nou until 30 June 2026. Speaking after he was announced…
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LaLiga: Four players Xavi wanted to leave Barcelona before he was sacked
Xavi Hernández wanted four Barcelona players to leave the club before he was sacked. ESPN reports that the players are Vitor Roque, Robert Lewandowski, João Félix and João Cancelo. Xavi took charge of his final match on Sunday as Barcelona defeated Sevilla 2-1 to finish second position in LaLiga and trophyless this season. However, prior…
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LaLiga: ‘You’ll suffer’ – Xavi issues warning to new Barcelona manager
Xavi Hernandez has sent a warning to incoming new Barcelona manager that he would suffer at the Catalan club. Xavi also urged him to be patient, adding that the managerial position of Barcelona is complicated. Recall that Xavi was sacked by Barcelona last week. Former Bayern Munich manager, Hansi Flick, is nearing a deal to…
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Champions League: Barcelona confirmed for Pot 1 in 2024/2025 group stage draw
Barcelona will be in Pot 1 when the draw for the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League group stage is conducted later this year. This comes after it was confirmed that AS Roma won’t play in the competition. Atalanta needed to finish fifth in Serie A for Roma to get a spot. But the newly-crowned Europa League…
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Transfer: Hansi Flick outlines four players Barcelona should sign
Former Bayern Munich manager, Hansi Flick has outlined his transfer demands to Barcelona, as reported by Catalan outlet El Nacional. Flick is nearing a deal to become Barcelona’s next head coach following Xavi’s exit. Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva has long been rumored to join Barca, but Flick prefers RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo instead. The 26-year-old…
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LaLiga: Barcelona sack manager Xavi
Barcelona on Friday sacked their manager Xavi Hernandez. The Catalan club disclosed this in a statement via their website. The statement partly read: “Today Friday, FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta has informed Xavi Hernández that he will not be continuing as first team coach in the 2024-25 season. “FC Barcelona wishes to thank Xavi for his work…
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Barcelona will beat Real Madrid with Mbappe – Lewandowski
Barcelona striker, Robert Lewandowski has insisted they are not “scared” by the imminent arrival of Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid this summer. Mbappe is expected to sign for Los Blancos after the Champions League final. Ahead of this weekend’s final round of fixtures in LaLiga, Barça are 12 points behind the LaLiga champions. Madrid beat…
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LaLiga announces nominees for end of season awards as Real Madrid, Girona, Barcelona dominate [See Details]
LaLiga has revealed the shortlist for their upcoming end of season awards ceremony, which includes four categories and the team of the season. The winners will be announced on May 28th at the KAFD Globe Soccer European Awards in Sardinia. Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham are among the favourites for the Player…
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EPL: ‘Xavi doesn’t speak with him’ – Barcelona star’s agent confirms player to leave club
Vitor Roque’s representative, Andre Cury, has openly criticized Barcelona manager, Xavi, suggesting that the player is contemplating a permanent departure this summer. Cury highlighted a breakdown in communication between Roque and Xavi, fueling speculations about the player’s future with the club. During a recent interview with RAC1, Cury stressed that Roque’s departure would not be…