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Barca explained that the 28-year-old international “will be prolonging his relations” with the club until June 30, 2021,report Efe. The deal includes an option of a further two-year increase to extend the contract until 2022-23 season, “depending on the number of games” Busquets will play. Busquets’s contract stipulates a buyout clause of 200 million euros ($223 million), according to the Spanish club’s official website. The defensive midfielder won several titles with Barcelona, including La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League, among others....

The Spanish champions have recruited Andre Gomes, Samuel Umtiti, Lucas Digne and Denis Suarez since the end of last season while Marc Bartra, Thomas Vermaelen, Adriano Correia and Sandro Ramirez have departed. “On paper, this is the best squad that I have had in my three years at Barca,” Luis Enrique told the club’s website. “We have a squad that has been strengthened brilliantly. “All the new players have settled in well....

Football agent Josep Maria Minguella, who has worked with Barcelona before, told in the show how Mbappe desired to play with Lionel Messi. He said: This definitely represents a great chance missed for Barcelona as the Frenchman recently became the highest-scoring teenager in Champions League history. Barcelona want both Kane and Martial In what would be a stunning display of ambition in the transfer market, the Catalan club want Tottenham’s superstar Kane along with Manchester United’s wide forward Anthony Martial, as per Mundo Deportivo....

In case you didn’t know… De Ligt has attracted huge interest from several top clubs in Europe, owing to his spectacular displays for Ajax. The 19-year-old is known for his superior defensive capabilities, which he showed in the Champions League last season against European heavyweights such as Real Madrid and Juventus. But what truly sets him apart is his ability to lead from the front at such a young age....

Ernesto Valverde’s side played out a 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday and, having already been crowned champions, they will be keen to end the season on a high note. The Catalan outfit came out on top when they took on Villarreal back in December, winning 2-0 thanks to goals from Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi, so they will be confident in their ability to win....

The Blaugrana lost 1-0 at the San Siro in the reverse fixture last week and Xavi’s charges now face a real challenge to reach the last 16. Inter now have an advantage in Group C, with six points on the board compared to Barcelona’s three, with three games played. Bayern Munich lead the way with nine. Defeat could spell the end of Barca’s chances of a knockout place but a win brings them back into direct competition with Simone Inzaghi’s side....

Xavi’s side dropped out of the Champions League group stages after finishing third in Group E behind Bayern Munich and Benfica. But the opportunity to qualify for the Europa League Round of 16 is the consolation prize. It’s a tournament that offers the winner a ticket to next season’s Champions League and the Catalan giants won’t be taking it lightly since they face a real battle to earn a berth from their domestic league....

After a miserable 2017-18 campaign beset by injuries, Barkley has found his feet at Stamford Bridge, making nine appearances in all competitions for the Blues. He is expected to start for the sixth time under Sarri in Thursday’s Europa League clash with Vidi as the Premier League side look to make it two wins out of two in the competition. And Barkley hopes to take to the pitch buoyed by a return to the England set-up, with Gareth Southgate set to name his latest squad earlier in the day....

The finals of the history tournament was held on the September 16 episode of Monday Night RAW. After a long and competitive match, Corbin would win via pinfall after hitting the End of Days. Gable defeated Shelton Benjamin, Andrade and Shane McMahon - who took the place of a legitimately hurt Elias - to get to the finals. Baron Corbin defeated The Miz, Cedric Alexander and then Ricochet and Samoa Joe in a triple threat match to make it to the finals....

Barca signed the Brazil international last summer from Leeds United for a fee of €65 million. The Dutch forward, meanwhile, arrived at Spotify Camp Nou on a free transfer from Olympique Lyonnais in the summer of 2021. Both are now linked with an exit from the Blaugrana. As per the Evening Standard, Arsenal are now keen to sign Raphinha after being beaten by Chelsea in the race for Mykhaylo Mudryk....

Roberto had been enjoying a prominent role in Ronald Koeman’s squad before being forced off the pitch with a thigh injury during Barca’s 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid on November 21. The 28-year-old is not expected to return to action until the new year, but has been dealt a setback in his recovery after contracting Covid-19. Barca revealed that Roberto posted a positive test following their latest round of medical checks, with the defender now set to remain in quarantine for the next 10 days....

Barca are in the market for a new forward or two following Neymar’s €222 million move to Paris Saint-Germain last week and the Blaugrana have targeted Coutinho along with Borussia Dortmund winger Ousmane Dembele. Neither deal, however, is likely to be straightforward and with the prices being quoted, Barca are surely better off bringing in only one of the two. 12/1 for Neymar to be Champions League top scorer...

Long-serving skipper Iniesta continues to spark transfer talk after seeing his ongoing contribution questioned at 33 years of age. Blaugrana 8/1 to beat Espanyol 4-0 A move to Serie A champions Juventus has been mooted for the World Cup winner, but neither Barca nor the player are considering a switch at present. The same applies to Messi, with the Argentine superstar expected to stay put despite being yet to commit to fresh terms and extend his stay at Camp Nou past 2018....

Ernesto Valverde might have been criticized due to his more defensive approach in managing the team but, he has efficiently utilized the players to progress in all of the available competitions this season. Players such as Ousmane Dembele and Arturo Vidal have contributed significantly to the team despite lack of game time under Valverde. It is understandable that Lionel Messi will still be the most likely candidate to win the award but, we could notice that several other Barcelona players also deserve to be credited for their excellent work....

The Spain international is renowned for his love of all things Catalan and apparent dislike of Barca’s fierce rivals from the capital. Xavi: Ronaldo trumped by Messi He has taken great pleasure down the years in causing Madrid maximum pain, both on the field during epic tussles for trophies and away from it with his comments in the media. Pique is, however, unable to control the decisions of his son, Milan, and that has resulted in the presence of a Real shirt at his house....

Luis Suarez joined Barcelona in the summer of 2014 and immediately forged an unbreakable bond with fellow South America Lionel Messi. Together, the two of them ran riot through the opposition defense and became a symbol of friendship on and off the pitch. Suarez ultimately left the Camp Nou for Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2020, but by then he had appeared 283 times for the Blaugrana, scoring 198 goals....

There were many standout moments in this decade, with the most memorable being when Luis Enrique guided the Blaugrana to her second continental treble in 2015 but the failure to get their hands on Europe’s top prize since then has left a sour taste in their mouths. For Barcelona to have achieved as much success as they did, they needed their marquee players to step up to the plate and while a lot of them did just that, some were more important to the overall triumphs than others....

Having impressed with his creativity and consistency at Sevilla, the Croatia midfielder was a much sought-after talent in the summer of 2014. MSN among the losers in CL draw The scramble for his signature was ultimately won by Barca, with a big-money agreement taking him to Camp Nou. His career path could have been markedly different, though, had he listened to an international team-mate. Modric had already been in Madrid for two years by the time Rakitic was presented with a big future call, and the former Tottenham playmaker was hoping to be joined by a familiar face....