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Jul152019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona had to take out £31.5m loan to buy Griezmann which rules out Neymar move

La Liga

Barcelona have grudgingly conceded they had to take out a huge £31.5million loan to complete the signing of Antoine Griezmann for £108m. The move shows they will struggle to re-sign former player Neymar, who they sold to French giants Paris Saint-Germain for a world record £195m in 2017. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu revealed the financial situation around signing the France international was not straightforward. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He said: "The club has taken out a six-month unsecured loan for €35m and the remaining €85m [is funded by] anticipating payments yet to be received." Barca have essentially used the fact that they are guaranteed payments for the players they have sold to leverage buying Antoine Griezmann. The Spa...

Jul132019 by JBNo Comments

‘They must tell the truth’ – Coutinho agent slams Barcelona for secretly planning Neymar swap deal

La Liga

Barcelona must come clean with Philippe Coutinho over his future, according to his agent Kia Joorabchian, who claims they have promised the Brazilian will remain at the club while trying to include him in a deal for Neymar. The 27-year-old has struggled to live up to expectations since his £100 million transfer to Barcelona in 2018. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Coutinho himself has admitted that he had a poor first full season at Camp Nou that yielded just five La Liga goals and two assists. Speculation has mounted about his future, with Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germainand even former team Liverpool rumoured as possible destinations this summer window. When asked about his future last month, the attacker admitted he was not sure where he wo...

Jul122019 by JBNo Comments

Atletico deny Antoine Griezmann sale: ‘Release clause is still 200 million euros’

La Liga, Transfer Info

Atletico Madrid have released an official statement denying that Barcelona have signed Antoine Griezmann and stating their intention to open legal proceedings regarding the move. The France international signed for the Blaugrana on Friday, July 12, with the Spanish side having paid the striker's €120 million release clause. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Atletico have taken issue despite said clause being met in full, pointing to negotiations - and an agreement - between the player and the club taking place when Griezmann's buyout clause was still €200m. Posted on Atletico Madrid's official website, the statement reads: "Antoine Griezmann, represented by his lawyer, appeared at the headquarters of Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP) to termina...

Jul82019 by JBNo Comments

PSG vow to take action as Neymar fails to show up for training amid Barca rumours

Ligue 1, La Liga

Paris Saint-Germain have vowed to take action after Neymar failed to report to pre-season training, the club made an announcement on Monday, though the player's father says the French side were made aware of the delay a year ago. The Ligue 1 champions said they had reached an agreement on where and when Neymar would return to training, and the Brazilian failed to arrive while not receiving authorisation for his absence from training. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As a result the 27-year-old, who missed the Copa America with Brazil due to injury, faces a possible disciplinary action from PSG, who, in a statement, "deplores this situation". An official note from the club reads: "This Monday, July 8, Neymar da Silva Santos Junior was summoned for the res...

Jun272019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona confirm Neymar wants return

La Liga, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

Barcelona vice-president Jordi Cardoner has revealed that Neymar does want a return to the club – but the club are not interested in bringing him back. Cardoner added that no talks over a blockbuster move have taken place with his team Paris Saint-Germain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Neymar, who was spotted swigging beers with friends in Rio de Janiero, is believed to be desperate get back to Barcelona after two years in France. Last week, Neymar reportedly told Paris Saint-Germain he never wanted to play for them again but return to Barca. He is said to have texted president Nasser Al-Khelaifi: “I do not want to play more in PSG. I want to go back to my house, where I never should have left.” But speaking on Thursday, Barca chief poured cold ...

Jun232019 by JBNo Comments

‘Don’t worry, I am coming’ – Neymar sends WhatsApp message to Barca dressing room

La Liga, Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has privately told Barcelona players that he’s confident of returning to the club this summer window, according to reports in Spain. Neymar completed a world record £199.5million transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain two years ago and the 27-year-old has bagged 51 goals in 58 matches for the French giants. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Brazil international has grown frustrated by a lack of competition in the French League and has become demoralised playing in front of crowds of less than 20,000 people. Neymar has informed PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi that he wants to leave the club as he pushes for a dream return to the Nou Camp. He reportedly told Al-Khelaifi: ‘I do not want to play mo...

Jun212019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona offer €100 million plus Philippe Coutinho to PSG for Neymar

La Liga, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

The two teams are seemingly already in negotiations over signing Neymar with the Parisians reportedly asking for around £270million for the Brazilian. But Barcelona have now returned with an offer involving Coutinho - who has endured a difficult season at the Nou Camp. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Liverpool midfielder copped plentiful criticism from supporters at the Catalan giants for his poor performances over the course of the campaign. The Brazilian scored just 11 goals in 53 matches in all competitions, including only five in 33 La Liga games. Philippe Coutinho made the move to Barcelona in January 2018 for a deal worth £105million, possibly rising to £142million. Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with swoops for ...

Jun192019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona dressing room wants Neymar back at the club

La Liga, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

If there is one thing that has always been clear in the ongoing Neymar saga, it is that the Barcelona dressing room would welcome the Brazil international back with open arms. As the chances of leaving Paris Saint-Germain look increasingly likely for Neymar, the Barcelona team have made it clear that they would be happy bringing him back to Camp Nou. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There is no doubt among the players, who believe that if there is an opportunity of the deal being possible, the club should try and make it happen, and they would prefer the Brazilian to Antoine Griezmann. They do not consider the importance of the way in which he left the club for PSG two years ago in the same way that the club do, but they believe that the good relationshi...

Jun172019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea respond to Barcelona and Atletico’s £35m offers for Willian

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Chelsea have rejected £35million offers from Spanish giants Barcelona and Atletico Madrid for Brazilian international Willian Borges, according to reports. Willian has played almost 300 matches for Chelsea since signing from Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While not always a regular in the blues starting line up, Willian has helped Chelsea win two Premier League titles, the Europa League, FA Cup and EFL Cup during his time at the club. The Brazilian’s current deal expires next year and Chelsea are keen to keep hold of him this summer window despite the prospect of losing the player for free in 12 months’ time. That is because they have been hit by a transfer ban and are already attempting to cope with the exit of Eden Ha...

Jun122019 by JBNo Comments

Atletico Madrid confirm Antoine Griezmann will play at Barcelona next season

La Liga, Transfer Info

The CEO of Atletico Madrid, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, has calmly revealed that Frenchman Antoine Griezmann will be playing at the Camp Nou next campaign. The France international's future at Atletico has been much of a debate this summer, but it has now been confirmed that he will be a Barcelona player ahead of next season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about the French forward's future team, Gil Marin said: "I know exactly where he's going to play. I've known since march. In Barcelona," he told Radio Estadio. "There are players who feel they are greater than the squad, we have to form a group of men," hinting at Griezmann wanting out. After France's last game against Andorra, Griezmann said: "You need to be a little patient. It's too soon...