‘I couldn’t let Messi leave Barcelona’ – Bartomeu
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has declared he could not allow Lionel Messi to leave the club and suggested congratulations were in order following the star’s decision to stay put.
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has declared he could not allow Lionel Messi to leave the club and suggested congratulations were in order following the star’s decision to stay put.
Barcelona cannot afford to buy Memphis Depay because of the hit their finances have taken during the Covid-19 crisis, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has claimed.
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman insists there is no conflict between himself and Lionel Messi, following the club great’s decision to reverse course and stay with the Catalan side.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has likened his squad’s revival at Downs to a similar transition made by Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, saying that it’s key to find the balance between youth and experience.
Antoine Griezmann has questioned why he continues to be linked with a move away from Barcelona as he reiterated his desire to remain at the club.
Luis Suarez referenced “fake news” on Wednesday as his future remains undecided amid talk of a transfer to Juventus.
Paris Saint-Germain’s interest was piqued when Lionel Messi declared his intention to leave Barcelona, sporting director Leonardo has admitted.
Barcelona and Juventus are negotiating a fee that will allow Luis Suarez to make the move to the Serie A champions.
Presidential candidate Victor Font fears it is too late to keep Lionel Messi at Barcelona and says it is vital the captain leaves on amicable terms in the hope he may return in some capacity.
Juventus have reportedly stepped up their chase for striker Luis Suarez, who appears destined to be leaving Barcelona.