1 hr. ago
The summer window may have just closed, but Barcelona are already planning for January, with a significant financial decision looming on the horizon.
The club have approximately €60 million available in their Financial Fair Play allocation, giving them room to manoeuvre in the winter market should they choose to.
However, that money could also serve a very different purpose, particularly for the season ahead.
Barcelona bosses have a decision to make. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
According to Diario SPORT, Barcelona face a clear choice with their available FFP funds.
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The club have approximately €60 million available in their Financial Fair Play allocation, giving them room to manoeuvre in the winter market should they choose to.
However, that money could also serve a very different purpose, particularly for the season ahead.
Barcelona bosses have a decision to make. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
According to Diario SPORT, Barcelona face a clear choice with their available FFP funds.
#caparros
21 days ago
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Ismeal Kabia will spend the season in the Scottish Premiership after ******* nal confirmed the 20-year-old has joined St Mirren on loan.
The winger has completed a season-long move to St Mirren for the 2026-27 campaign after attracting interest from clubs in Scotland, England and elsewhere in Europe.
There is no reported purchase option or obligation in the agreement, underlining ******* nal's desire to retain control of Kabia's long-term future while ensuring he continues to gain valuable senior experience.
The move follows a mixed loan spell with Shrewsbury Town during the 2025-26 season, where Kabia made 43 appearances (three goals, two ******* ists) and experienced regular first-team football for the first time.
#loan #long #move #first
Ismeal Kabia will spend the season in the Scottish Premiership after ******* nal confirmed the 20-year-old has joined St Mirren on loan.
The winger has completed a season-long move to St Mirren for the 2026-27 campaign after attracting interest from clubs in Scotland, England and elsewhere in Europe.
There is no reported purchase option or obligation in the agreement, underlining ******* nal's desire to retain control of Kabia's long-term future while ensuring he continues to gain valuable senior experience.
The move follows a mixed loan spell with Shrewsbury Town during the 2025-26 season, where Kabia made 43 appearances (three goals, two ******* ists) and experienced regular first-team football for the first time.
#loan #long #move #first
1 month ago
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Real Madrid's pivotal contract meeting with Vinicius Junior on Wednesday set the two parties on the path to a renewal, with David Ornstein reporting for The Athletic that the club ultimately decided to make an improved contract offer to the winger.
There were significant financial differences between player and club going into Wednesday's meeting, and there had been repeated suggestions in the Spanish media that Real Madrid were refusing to up their offer to the player.
Yet the club have now made a last-minute u-turn, raising their offer. This has pleased the player's camp, with Rodra reporting for ESPN that they now feel optimistic about a renewal.
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Real Madrid's pivotal contract meeting with Vinicius Junior on Wednesday set the two parties on the path to a renewal, with David Ornstein reporting for The Athletic that the club ultimately decided to make an improved contract offer to the winger.
There were significant financial differences between player and club going into Wednesday's meeting, and there had been repeated suggestions in the Spanish media that Real Madrid were refusing to up their offer to the player.
Yet the club have now made a last-minute u-turn, raising their offer. This has pleased the player's camp, with Rodra reporting for ESPN that they now feel optimistic about a renewal.
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#getty #images #meeting
1 month ago
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Ramon Alvarez de Mon reports that Vinicius Junior's camp are currently in a meeting with Real Madrid, and the club intend to emerge from it with a clear solution.
Vinicius is in the final 12 months of his contract, and extension negotiations have been stalling for months. His club are understandably keen to see him either agreeing an extension or agreeing to be sold, to avoid losing him on a free transfer next summer.
There are no guarantees such a decision will be made today, but that's evidently what Real Madrid want.
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Ramon Alvarez de Mon reports that Vinicius Junior's camp are currently in a meeting with Real Madrid, and the club intend to emerge from it with a clear solution.
Vinicius is in the final 12 months of his contract, and extension negotiations have been stalling for months. His club are understandably keen to see him either agreeing an extension or agreeing to be sold, to avoid losing him on a free transfer next summer.
There are no guarantees such a decision will be made today, but that's evidently what Real Madrid want.
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#real
1 month ago
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Spanish journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon reports that Vinicius Junior's next round of contract talks with Real Madrid will take place in the next 48 hours, but Real are expected to maintain the same offer they already made to the player in recent months.
Gustavo Hofman writes for ESPN in Brazil that Real submitted their most recent offer to Vinicius shortly after the World Cup, offering him around €22m annually, a slight increase on their previous offer to him.
But that amount is still far from what Vinicius is asking for, which is approximately €30m. As a result, Real are considering selling if the upcoming contract negotiations fail to make any progress.
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Spanish journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon reports that Vinicius Junior's next round of contract talks with Real Madrid will take place in the next 48 hours, but Real are expected to maintain the same offer they already made to the player in recent months.
Gustavo Hofman writes for ESPN in Brazil that Real submitted their most recent offer to Vinicius shortly after the World Cup, offering him around €22m annually, a slight increase on their previous offer to him.
But that amount is still far from what Vinicius is asking for, which is approximately €30m. As a result, Real are considering selling if the upcoming contract negotiations fail to make any progress.
Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images
#real #vinicius #contract #cartiel
1 month ago
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The big news on Vinicius Junior on Monday morning is that the winger has returned to Real Madrid's training ground following his post-World Cup break. The player's future remains unresolved, with contract talks expected soon.
Jose Felix Diaz reports for AS that Mikel Arteta has conveyed to Vinicius how much he could contribute at **** nal, how important he'd be to the London club, and that they could fight for every major trophy together.
Arteta has made it clear **** nal's project would revolve around Vinicius, something which isn't the case in Madrid. If the player decides to leave, he could be worth around €150m (£128.5m) in transfer fees.
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#vinicius
The big news on Vinicius Junior on Monday morning is that the winger has returned to Real Madrid's training ground following his post-World Cup break. The player's future remains unresolved, with contract talks expected soon.
Jose Felix Diaz reports for AS that Mikel Arteta has conveyed to Vinicius how much he could contribute at **** nal, how important he'd be to the London club, and that they could fight for every major trophy together.
Arteta has made it clear **** nal's project would revolve around Vinicius, something which isn't the case in Madrid. If the player decides to leave, he could be worth around €150m (£128.5m) in transfer fees.
Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images
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1 month ago
Fermin Lopez was cruelly denied the chance to be part of Spain's World Cup triumph this summer, with an injury ruling him out of the tournament.
The Barcelona midfielder has now opened up on that painful experience, describing it as the toughest period of his career in an interview with Catalunya Radio (h/t Mundo Deportivo).
For Fermin, watching on as his compatriots lifted the trophy without him proved almost unbearable, and he admitted he leaned heavily on those closest to him to get through it.
"I got through it thanks to my family, my partner, and my friends. I needed help. I already had it before, but my coach helped me a lot to get through it," he said.
Fermin Lopez endured a tough summer. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
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The Barcelona midfielder has now opened up on that painful experience, describing it as the toughest period of his career in an interview with Catalunya Radio (h/t Mundo Deportivo).
For Fermin, watching on as his compatriots lifted the trophy without him proved almost unbearable, and he admitted he leaned heavily on those closest to him to get through it.
"I got through it thanks to my family, my partner, and my friends. I needed help. I already had it before, but my coach helped me a lot to get through it," he said.
Fermin Lopez endured a tough summer. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
#World
2 months ago
Real Madrid have agreed to sell left-back Fran Garcia to La Liga rivals Real Betis in a deal worth €4 million for 50% of the player’s economic rights, reports El Chiringuito TV.
By retaining half of the 26-year-old’s future economic rights, Real Madrid ensure they will pocket half of any transfer fee should Betis decide to sell him down the line.
Furthermore, the report states that Garcia has finalised personal terms with the Andalusian club, putting pen to paper on a four-year contract that ties him to the Estadio Benito Villamarín until June 2030.
The moving parts of the deal progressed rapidly after Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini identified the energetic full-back as a priority signing to reinforce his defensive flank.
On his way to Real Betis. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
By retaining half of the 26-year-old’s future economic rights, Real Madrid ensure they will pocket half of any transfer fee should Betis decide to sell him down the line.
Furthermore, the report states that Garcia has finalised personal terms with the Andalusian club, putting pen to paper on a four-year contract that ties him to the Estadio Benito Villamarín until June 2030.
The moving parts of the deal progressed rapidly after Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini identified the energetic full-back as a priority signing to reinforce his defensive flank.
On his way to Real Betis. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
2 months ago
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is all set to become the next Barcelona player leaving the club this summer after Ansu Fati.
The German keeper is set for a loan move to Ajax, with Fabrizio Romano already giving his customary ‘here we go’ for the deal.
It is understood that Barcelona would cover the bulk of Ter Stegen’s salary, possibly reaching around 85%, while Ajax will pay the rest. This is not the kind of financial relief the club were hoping for.
Ter Stegen set for a move to Ajax. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
A recent report from Mundo Deportivo has added another caveat to this.
The German keeper is set for a loan move to Ajax, with Fabrizio Romano already giving his customary ‘here we go’ for the deal.
It is understood that Barcelona would cover the bulk of Ter Stegen’s salary, possibly reaching around 85%, while Ajax will pay the rest. This is not the kind of financial relief the club were hoping for.
Ter Stegen set for a move to Ajax. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
A recent report from Mundo Deportivo has added another caveat to this.
3 months ago
Barcelona’s ambition to host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final at the Spotify Camp Nou is entering its decisive phase, with the club racing to complete all documentation ahead of this Wednesday’s submission deadline.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are finalising the details of their official bid dossier and plan to submit it to UEFA either on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Their bid is backed by the support of the Spanish Government, the Generalitat of Catalonia, the Barcelona City Council and the RFEF.
The full Camp Nou project is still yet to be completed. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Barring any surprises, the competition for the 2029 final appears to have narrowed to two candidates – the Spotify Camp Nou and London’s Wembley Stadium.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are finalising the details of their official bid dossier and plan to submit it to UEFA either on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Their bid is backed by the support of the Spanish Government, the Generalitat of Catalonia, the Barcelona City Council and the RFEF.
The full Camp Nou project is still yet to be completed. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Barring any surprises, the competition for the 2029 final appears to have narrowed to two candidates – the Spotify Camp Nou and London’s Wembley Stadium.
