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13 hours ago
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Barcelona star's sale will be official ‘in the coming hours'
Barcelona star's sale will be official 'in the coming hours' La Liga champions Barcelona are preparing an official announcement regarding the departure of a member of the club's attacking ranks. That's according to Diario Sport, who point towards Ansu Fati as the player in question. Advertisement It has of course been common knowledge for some time now that wide-man Ansu is on the way out of Catalunya's capital this summer. After another season riding the bench, on this occasion under the watch of Hansi Flick, the 22-year-old was targeted by Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco with a view to the 2025/26 campaign. And as alluded to above, if the latest word stemming from the media is anything to go by, then Ansu's move to the Stade Louis II now appears to be on the verge of completion. As per a report from Sport: 'It is only a matter of hours. The agreement between Barça and Monaco for the loan of Ansu Fati is total and will be announced this Friday or, at the latest, next Monday.' Conor Laird – GSFN
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5 days ago
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Barcelona star's sale is back on track
A member of the attacking ranks at La Liga heavyweights Barcelona is inching towards the exit door once more. That's according to transfer insider Santi Aouna, who points towards Ansu Fati as the player in question. Advertisement The name of wide-man Ansu has of course been an altogether prominent one in the headlines in Catalunya's capital over recent weeks. This comes after widespread confirmation was forthcoming that the out-of-favour Spaniard had been identified as a leading transfer target on the part of Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco. Talks, in turn, have long been opened between the respective boards at the Camp Nou and Stade Louis II. Recent days had seen it suggested that negotiations had hit something of a roadblock, as the parties struggled to find common ground on the terms of a deal. As alluded to above, though, if the latest word stemming from the media is anything to go by, then the transfer now appears to be firmly back on track. Advertisement As per a report from Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato: 'The Spanish champions – seeing that no offers were arriving for their protégé – have decided to reconsider their stance (on the terms of a sale). Since then, discussions are moving in the right direction, as we can tell you that they are currently moving towards a loan with Monaco partially covering Fati's salary.' Conor Laird – GSFN
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6 days ago
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Marcus Rashford continues Barcelona flirtation with social media activity
The latest social media activity on the part of Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has piqued attentions amongst those of a Barcelona persuasion late this week. This comes after the England international continued to hint at his eagerness to link up with the Blaugrana this summer. Advertisement The name of frontman Rashford has of course taken its place centre stage in the headlines in Catalunya's capital for several days now. As much comes, first, after widespread reports were forthcoming, confirming the 27-year-old's ongoing push to secure a Camp Nou switch. This was then followed in turn by Rashford admitting that he would 'love' to team up with Barca sensation Lamine Yamal. And as alluded to above, on Sunday, the versatile attacker has turned heads in Spain once more. After stumbling across an Instagram post on the part of Barcelona, featuring all of Lamine's goals from this past season, Rashford couldn't help but leave a simple 'like': Conor Laird – GSFN
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20-06-2025
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Barcelona youngster agrees move to another Spanish club
A long-time member of the midfield ranks at Barcelona has agreed on the terms of an imminent departure from the club. That's according to Carlos Monfort of Diario Sport, who points towards Aleix Garrido as the player in question. Advertisement Garrido, for those not familiar with his name, is a 21-year-old midfielder, who has long been held in high regard behind the scenes in Catalunya's capital. The Spaniard spent this past season acting as captain for Barca Atlètic, racking up 25 league appearances, and chipping in with a pair of goals along the way. The Barcelona reserve team's eventual relegation, however, threw the future of Garrido, as well as others, into serious doubt. A number of clubs from across the Spanish football landscape have spent recent weeks sniffing around the youngster's signature. And as alluded to above, on Thursday, one such club have reached an agreement to bring Garrido in on terms through 2028. Advertisement As per a report from the aforementioned Carlos Monfort: 'Aleix Garrido will sign for Eibar for the next three seasons. The player will bid farewell to the Blaugrana team after 13 seasons in the youth system, being one of the most promising players in the reserve team.' Conor Laird – GSFN
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19-06-2025
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Barcelona will not negotiate with Athletic Club for Nico Williams
Barcelona will not negotiate with Athletic Club for Nico Williams The brass at La Liga champions Barcelona will not hold any form of negotiations with their counterparts at Athletic Club, amid efforts to sign Nico Williams. That's according to RAC1, who have on Thursday provided an insight into the situation. Advertisement Significant developments towards Nico at last taking his talents to Catalunya's capital this summer have of course been confirmed over the course of the day to date. This comes after it was widely reported that the 22-year-old has agreed on the terms of a contract with Barcelona. From here, the understandable assumption on the part of most was that it would now be up to Deco and co. to find a similar agreement with La Liga rivals Athletic Club. As alluded to above, however, in fact, the Blaugrana do not intend to hold club-to-club talks with the Basque outfit at all. As per a report from RAC1, as much comes with Barca aware that Athletic will not negotiate any sum lower than Nico's release clause. Advertisement The Catalans, in turn, intend to simply activate as much, leaving the board at San Mamés with no say in the matter. Conor Laird – GSFN
