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It is finally official: Lionel Messi will not be an FC Barcelona player this upcoming season due to the club’s financial issues. The most stressful saga for Barça fans in recent times continues, as the captain is forced to choose the next chapter of his career.
Emerson Royal: Officially presented as an FC Barcelona player
FC Barcelona plans to reduce its players’ salaries for this season with the intent of raising them in compensation in following seasons.
After over a month of the announcement, Memphis Depay was officially presented as an FC Barcelona player today at the Camp Nou. Laporta, Rafa Yuste, Mateu Alemany and Depay all spoke at the held press conference.
Barcelona keeps trying to gather funds to comply with La Liga’s spending limit. Unless unwanted players leave, Barcelona could be in danger of not being able to register summer signings like Sergio Aguero and Memphis Depay.
This morning, the Koeman Cup, a friendly golf tournament, was held, with Pep Guardiola, Riqui Puig, and others in attendance. Ronald Koeman spoke to the attending media about the Messi contract situation, Griezmann’s continuity, Pedri’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics, among other topics.
As they prepare for Firpo’s departure, Barça have enquired about Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso as a possible signing, having made an attempt to sign him in the winter transfer window.
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta spoke at the club’s general assembly, where he defended the club’s position on the European Super League project, in which they remain on the same page as Real Madrid and Juventus.
According to sources from ESPN, FC Barcelona are interested in Aymeric Laporte, but Clement Lenglet would have to leave first to make room for the Manchester City defender.
The topic of Lionel Messi’s renewal has been a major talking point for months. It seems now more than ever, that Barcelona’s President, Joan Laporta is edging closer to a deal with the Argentine.
