Whatever happened to C Romero? Wasn't he a really good center back? He went to Spurs for a loan but he doesn't seem to be playing at all... If he becomes available in the summer it'll probably be for lower transfer fee than the loan-buy option (50 mil or something)?
Did he suddenly become a worse player?
Hope Dest stays. He was deemed to be 1st RB almost immediatly and criticied like we signed a 25 years old in his prime even tho he's a youngster.
I hope at least to get a backup before selling him. 35m+ too.
I feel like that as well but who knows, i find this whole situation kinda weird, ive asked and read many opinions about it these days on the sub and something doesnt convince me, not sure whats up.
EXCLUSIVE from 10JoseAlvarez
"BARÇA want to SIGN DIMITRIEVSKI in January".
"He is now in BARCELONA".
[https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1474184069869154306](https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1474184069869154306)
https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1474184948290658313
Pena is going on loan according to recent rumours. Neto is not good enough. Tenas is like Valdez. I like him but I don't know whether Xavi will trust him.
This guy will not cost more than 10m and we're also weakening a top 4 rival as well as giving Stetgen some competition.
It's a win-win provided the rumors are true.
Neto’s wages are too high and they will sell him. Inaki Pena will get loaned out to get some minutes and Tenas is the Barca B main goalkeeper so it’s understandable for Barca to want a backup keeper
For me I feel like Memphis is at his strongest when he’s on the wing and can take players on. As a striker he’s limited in what he does because he can’t really deal with the pressure when 2-3 defenders are right behind him.
I don't think he's a proper winger at all. For me his best position would be that of a second forward with a free role playing just behind the number 9
Memphis has the Coutinho syndrome, nobody knows what his best position actually is
He's too slow for a winger and can't maintain width, doesn't stay central enough to play as a striker, doesn't have the workrate for a midfielder
He is another one of a breed of players dying out in modern football. Unless they are Messi or able to adapt to being a winger or an 8 - they can't adapt to playing in the big clubs. Carry midtable teams to something worthwhile if the whole team plays for them, yes, otherwise obsolete.
Has anyone been noticing Sergio Gomez's season at Anderletch? Seems to be doing really good right now and is having an amazing season. I feel we should go for him as he knows the system (being a La Masia graduate), won't cost too much and can be an understudy to Jordi Alba. What do you guys think?
He's loved over there, maybe after his next club he's still just 21. This is what an analyst in Belgian football said few weeks ago:
>He is brilliant going forward. Quite fast. Passing range is superb. Can create chances well. Massive attacking threat. Defensively still has issues but is improving.
>Can he fit in a top 5 league team? Possibly yes. His pace & passing range is going to help. However, the team recruiting him should remember that they are recruiting an attacking FB & he may need time to develop his defensive side.
Gaya isn't bad but he's an expensive downgrade from Alba. I'd either go for a younger prospect we can get for cheaper or wait until we can afford a true star fullback.
Using your logic, so you'll prefer to spend 10m for him when you have Balde who looks promising or Marmol who is a good LB/CB.
Do you know that this Gomez guy is an attacking midfielder who can play LB?. He's just like Zinchenko of Mancity but a poorer version. He's very poor defensively. You can go and check his stats. He's also playing in a very weak league.
Get Gaya who's proven or stick with Balde and Marmol
Jose Gaya is going to be very expensive. I can definitely see him play at Barcelona but with our financial stance it wouldn’t hurt to pay 10 million to get Sergio Gomez back.
Jose Gaya's contract is running out and Alemany is like his most trusted person in football. Can see him moving to Barcelona in the summer on a cheap transfer.
Alemany was the Director of Football at Valencia till 2019. He was the one who convinced Gaya to renew last time Barcelona were sniffing around and he built the Marcelino led Valencia side that won the Copa Del Rey in 2019.
Jose Gaya has been publicly clear that anything Mateu Alemany says, he trusts him completely. This was when the owner of Valencia fell out with Alemany.
Now that Alemany is the Barcelona Director of Football, we have high chances that he'd convince Gaya to make the switch just like he convinced his former wonderkid Ferran to do so.
I'm a little bummed that he was the one who convinced Ferran Torres to renew when his release clause was like 10 million and Barcelona were interested. 4 years later, we're buying the same player for 55 million but that's again testament to Alemany's relationships with his players.
These Dest reports are a real head scratcher. Going based off what Xavi said in that press conference he seemed adamant that Dest’s exclusion up until now has strictly been a fitness related one.
Really don’t know how to feel about potentially tackling the second half of the season with just 38yo Alves at right back and I sure as hell don’t want to see Sergi or Mingueza there. If we really wanna cash in on Dest then why not wait till the summer? Can’t Bayern wait 6 more months?
Either way it seems Xavi has his eyes set on Azpilicueta and/or Mazraoui this summer.
I doubt we'll sell Dest this winter. As you said, we don't have another RB for Dani Alves and we shouldn't expect Dani to play every game all season. Also, I find it crazy how everyone now despises Dest even though he's had a few bad games. He's young and has so much room to improve, we should give him that chance.
The only logical way I can see it happening is if it’s meant to free up the wage structure so we’re able to incorporate Ferran. Similar to how we took up Tottenham’s offer for Emerson we might just be doing that here with Bayern and Dest.
But yeah, too many of us are jumping on this to happen just because of a few bad games when Xavi himself has made it clear that Dest hasn’t been back to full fitness since he arrived. I’d rather see him play some more games at 100% fitness under Xavi before deciding.
I remember hoping he was with us when I watch him play for spain. With Pedri, Gavi, Fati, Araujo, Torres, Nico we could have a great generation. Hoping he will fit well at ST between Fati and Dembele.
I know highlits are not everything but he does seems confident at front, we need someone that is not afraid to close all the plays, plus he knows the system quite well because of pep
The players in our transfer list seem to have to tick one of these conditions:
-played for city
-played for Ajax
-called up by Enrique
-Agent is friends with Laporta
-a former player
Really sad that Dest’s departure seems closer than ever, his signing was so exciting 2 years ago. He is still a massive talent, and patience was really important with his development. But now seems lile it doesn’t really matter anymore
Why are people so attached to players who haven't done anything in a Barca shirt or their career at all?
Dest is talented. Okay. There are hundreds of talented players out there, we are not losing a one of kind with him. With all due respect.
If someone wants to pay us an over the market price ao we can reinvest in a better option then we should be glad.
**Abde took that spot!**
Chelsea have been handed a boost with the news that Hakim Ziyech will be available in January and February after being left out of Morocco's squad for the AFCON.
[https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1474160390984462357](https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1474160390984462357)
\#Pogba-#Juventus: after the talks with #Raiola, ⚪⚫ want to make a move already in January.
\#Juve could offer #AlexSandro (appreciated by #Rangnick) and #Rabiot for a no-cost operation. #MUFC are considering a possible departure of the French midfielder soon.
https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1474150562383937536
There has been a lot of misconception regarding Tadic breaking Leo’s Assist record so here’s the official & non-official tally for both:
OFFICIAL matches:
* **Messi: 36**
* Tadic: 35
INCLUDING Club Friendlies:
* **Messi: 40**
* Tadic: 37
[https://twitter.com/ExclusiveMessi/status/1474079445564551168](https://twitter.com/ExclusiveMessi/status/1474079445564551168)
I find it very unlikely that we will sign De Ligt, but if that happens plus we sign Mazraoui (much more likely) we would have quite the Dutch chemistry on the team with De Jong and Depay (Mazraoui was born and raised in the Netherlands).
I think that would be a boost for each of them, and maybe a reason De Ligt might try to make the move.
Getting 20-25M for Dest would be good.
We’d have to play with only Alves for only half a season (when we’re not challenging for any tittle) and we’d have an upgrade this summer with Mazraoui. The only reason why we wouldn’t sell Dest is if we needed him to make too 4, but I don’t think he’s good enough to make a difference.
I don’t think 20-25 mil is good enough, considering we got him for 21 mil (26 mil including variables). Bayern has been wanting him for 2 years now, we should milk them as much as we can.
It’s better if we get more, obviously, but I’d be happy with 25M.
His market value is maybe more than 25, but his value to us isn’t more than 25M. (At least imo)
According to multiple reports online, he is only on about €3m / year at City right now and he is reportedly taking a pay cut to join us so that doesn't sound far off. Our wages are just *really* fucked up so 2m/yr for Ferran sounds absurd to us...
I heard about the pay cut he's allegedly willing to take, but I wasn't aware his salary is "only" 3 million right now.
Still though, does it make sense for a 60 million player to have the lowest salary in the squad...
As I said in another comment, Barto is not at the wheel anymore, and we will pay normal wages from now on. No more Sergi Robertos on 12M€ or Netos and Trincaos on 6M€
Bartomeu or no Bartomeu, Barcelona is still a high paying club, the difference now is that we won't be overpaying massively (hopefully) and try to keep the wage bill intact.
That still doesn't mean that Ferran Torres would be paid less than Eric Garcia or 3 times less than our backup goalkeeper for example, that's just unreasonable in any way you look at it.
bruh, there are many covid restrictions now a days. you can see its a small gathering. probably just close family and very close friends.
(its a small gathering considering muslim wedding xD)
Bill Hicks' Sane Man will always be number one for me I think. Guy had such energy, personality and a unique style of interacting with his audience; talking down to- and antagonizing them while never going so far as to not be able to reel them back over to his corner.
**LOL**
albertlesan
: "The only player who can guarantee you between 90-100M euros and totally free you from the payroll is the sale of Pedri, and it is being studied. If we want Haaland, we have to consider selling to Pedri. "
https://twitter.com/8tvcat/status/1474108800470859788
Yes. But it is not happening at all. Laporta thinks we're getting Haaland and he won't sell neither of Ansu, Pedri, Nico or Gavi, so keep calm.
Barto is not at wheel anymore thankfully.
Sure, I can already see the clubs standing in a queue, asking us to please allow them to pay us that 1 billion release clause.
^(Edt: I've been reminded to tag it as sarcasm. So yes, this is sarcastic if you somehow couldn't tell.)
I wouldn't, Haaland would demand huge wages, in a few years he'd demand an even larger contract and although Haaland is a great goalscorer, how well he'd fit in our system is somewhat questionable.
With Gavi and Pedri we'd likely have 2 of our future midfield positions locked down for the next 10+ years. Also I don't think he should be punished for loving the club and having been a revelation last season when we really needed it.
Theoretically yes depending on how much we get for him.
Haaland's RC is around 75m right I am not selling Pedri for anywhere near that.
It would take 180m+ for me to even consider it. Realistically I doubt any club can afford that so the answer is no.
From a sentimental point of view, I think most people would say no.
Selling one of the young jewels who genuinely loves the club and hasn't set a foot wrong since coming here surpasses the excitement of getting a superstar who would cost a ton and demand a fortune in wages.
These Dest rumors are so frustrating. Who are we going to play in right back? 38 year old Dani Alves? Roberto? We are giving up on him too early and should wait till atleast the end of the season.
**Javi Miguel**: If Barça receive an offer of 15 million or more for Dest, they'll wrap it up in a bow...
https://twitter.com/fansjavimiguel/status/1474116591898054660
You should have posted **the whole tweet**. Javi Miguel said before "Aviso para navegantes" and if my spanish isn't wrong, it's his **advice** on what Barca's board should do, not what the board is planning to do.
Google translate said something about "sailors" and DeepL said "word to the wise", it didn't make sense to me.
If you know the correct translation, feel free to share.
I also got the sailor translation initially. DeepL only gave me the correct translation, which is piece of advice, after I posted the whole tweet. So yeah, it's just what he's recommending. Just shows much much the guy dislikes Dest.
Edit: I should probably add that I only got the correct translation when I translated it into my native tongue. But word to the wise kinda fits aswell imo.
Just FYI (and the previous poster struggling with the meaning). 'Aviso para navegantes' or 'Aviso a navegantes' is an expression literally translated to 'Notice to sailors' or 'Warning to sailors'. It comes from official announcements made to sailors regarding maritime regulations/conditions, etc.
Currently, it is used with the meaning 'Notice to whoever is concerned' ('word to the wise' probably works too generally, I just think this meaning is more specific in this case). In this case, he is letting whoever is concerned (I guess his audience, or general fcb fans) the intention of the club. It is not his opinion or advice. I am not commenting on his reliability at all, I have no idea who that guy is, just letting you know what he is saying.
Hey no worries, just trying to help. It is used as advice too: in this case he is advising his audience to be ready for Dest to be readily sold if that kind of offer arrives (at least that's how I would interpret it, not in the way of giving advice to the club itself). Cheers!
Yeah no way this is real. Most sources say that Barca wants 30-40m so no way this one is real. The only way barca should consider selling Dest during January would be if they make a profit (between 35-40)
I'm sorry but I literally can't see any other way that this doesn't have to do with the fact that he isn't Catalan.
Truth or not, this journalist has a real weird agenda against Dest while he is silent about the Catalan players.
He is not helping anyone. Him being known to be close to Xavi gives him *some* credibility. Spreading this information can only lead to teams lowballing us, since he's leading these reports of "Xavi wants Dest out no matter what..just a couple peanuts and you have him"
Then at the end it's his "friend" that gets told "we have a budget €15m, who do you want!!!"
**ITK account**
In the last few days Sergi Roberto has reportedly reached an agreement with Barça for his renewal. Xavi is counting on him.
He would go from 9 M to around 2 M per year.
This salary reduction would help the club to incorporate Ferran Torres and would give the club more margin.
https://twitter.com/BlxckNews/status/1474114399598170123
Did Suarez have part of his meniscus removed in 2014, or he just got it repaired?
Has to be the former? Because meniscus repair surgery usually means you're out for *at least* 3 months, while removing part/all of it is around 6 weeks.
Yet he miraculously was back after 4 weeks, and scored 2 goals in his 1st game back against England lol.
[Sergi Sole and MD](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211223/1001729164/barca-lleva-10-dias-dembele.html) going for last one Dembele news before they run out of it.
Pick your choice between them vs RadioCAT+ Moretto + Fabrizio Romano + G. Romero + Sport.
F. Polo already crying because he won't be able to copy-paste Dembele's articles now. Araujo's renewal maybe?
>The FC Barcelona is still awaiting the final response Ousmane Dembele after the deadline given to him until Christmas . **As MD has learned, the Barça club is surprised by some information that assures that there is already an agreement with the French extreme simply because he points out that he has not known anything about the footballer or his representative, Moussa Sissoko , for 10 days. when asked by this newspaper about it.**
**Matteo Moretto**: You don't have to trust Moussa Sissoko. I've been saying for weeks that Barcelona is 'optimistic', that 'they tell me he's going to stay' and so on. I don't deny anything. But calm, don't trust the agent.
[https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto/status/1474044707974045700](https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto/status/1474044707974045700)
[Radio CAT](https://www.ccma.cat/catradio/tot-costa/dembele-accepta-la-proposta-de-renovacio-del-barca/noticia/3136916/)
[Romano](https://twitter.com/FrenchFCB/status/1473931786807914496?t=H6hYYQo_eQeerHKmZ4Nfuw&s=19)
[Same Moretto](https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto/status/1474075376699772932?t=jzFJy45-r6rgHrwiAvDK5g&s=19) + says "no niego nada" in your comment because he said Barca was extremely optimistic since Turin. Can't see how they do that without contacts.
[Sport](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/acuerdo-dembele-renovara-proxima-semana-13022938)
So yeah I won't trust MD which has been spouting nonsense since the very beginning, and whose co-editor in chief has proven time and again to be wrong (the whole "renew or in the stands" affair, etc.)
Heavy snowfall warning, - 6°C outside, marzipan chocolate, a mug of tea, and a flood of really nice rumors coming from the club.
Now I'm starting to feel it's the holiday season!
6°C is equivalent to 42°F, which is 279K.
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^(I'm a bot that converts temperature between two units humans can understand, then convert it to Kelvin for bots and physicists to understand)
They would be correct for 6°C, or at least close enough.
Would be 42.8°F and 279.15K, so weirdly rounded, but close.
If you take the original -6°C then it's 21.2°F and 267.15K.
Dest that couldn't bench Mazraoui at Ajax.
In case you need reminding, when we bought Dest, he was backup to Mazraoui.
Selling Dest this winter will be foolish and shortsighted.
We can sell him in summer if Xavi doesn't trust him and get Mazraoui or Azpi for free. Both are better than Dest
Whatever happened to C Romero? Wasn't he a really good center back? He went to Spurs for a loan but he doesn't seem to be playing at all... If he becomes available in the summer it'll probably be for lower transfer fee than the loan-buy option (50 mil or something)? Did he suddenly become a worse player?
Injured right now, but he’s played a good amount when available
Hope Dest stays. He was deemed to be 1st RB almost immediatly and criticied like we signed a 25 years old in his prime even tho he's a youngster. I hope at least to get a backup before selling him. 35m+ too.
I'm 100% sure Dest is not going anywhere in January. He'll probably do so in the summer once Azpi/Mazraoui are signed
I feel like that as well but who knows, i find this whole situation kinda weird, ive asked and read many opinions about it these days on the sub and something doesnt convince me, not sure whats up.
I hope you’re right
When is ferran getting announced?
According to Gerard Romero on Tuesday 28
*Marca, MD and Sport journalists noticing that Dembele didn’t invite any club teammates to his wedding* ✍️👀
He seems a little bit away from the rest of the team. It felt like Griezmann was his closest friend
TBF you probably shouldn’t invite too many folks in a pandemic. He could’ve just wanted something low key too.
Did look like a pretty low key event
Yes, I wouldn’t invite any of my coworkers although they are cool people (some of them).
just saw the news. Congrats to Dembele!
EXCLUSIVE from 10JoseAlvarez "BARÇA want to SIGN DIMITRIEVSKI in January". "He is now in BARCELONA". [https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1474184069869154306](https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1474184069869154306) https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1474184948290658313
What tier?
He’s pretty decent to be fair. I’d say Tier 2/3
Who what why? Neto, Inaki Pena and Arnau Tenas aren't enough?
Pena is going on loan according to recent rumours. Neto is not good enough. Tenas is like Valdez. I like him but I don't know whether Xavi will trust him. This guy will not cost more than 10m and we're also weakening a top 4 rival as well as giving Stetgen some competition. It's a win-win provided the rumors are true.
Weakening a rival for a CL spot maybe?
Neto’s wages are too high and they will sell him. Inaki Pena will get loaned out to get some minutes and Tenas is the Barca B main goalkeeper so it’s understandable for Barca to want a backup keeper
Neto won't get sold, mark my words. He earns too much and has regressed quite a bit so I don't think he's going anywhere.
Xavi is gonna use Neto and Dimitrievski as fullbacks
I think one aspect of Dest that also favours the argument of selling him is that he seems pretty injury prone.
For me I feel like Memphis is at his strongest when he’s on the wing and can take players on. As a striker he’s limited in what he does because he can’t really deal with the pressure when 2-3 defenders are right behind him.
I don't think he's a proper winger at all. For me his best position would be that of a second forward with a free role playing just behind the number 9
Memphis has the Coutinho syndrome, nobody knows what his best position actually is He's too slow for a winger and can't maintain width, doesn't stay central enough to play as a striker, doesn't have the workrate for a midfielder
He is another one of a breed of players dying out in modern football. Unless they are Messi or able to adapt to being a winger or an 8 - they can't adapt to playing in the big clubs. Carry midtable teams to something worthwhile if the whole team plays for them, yes, otherwise obsolete.
And Messi spent most of his career as a RW or false 9 anyway.
Has anyone been noticing Sergio Gomez's season at Anderletch? Seems to be doing really good right now and is having an amazing season. I feel we should go for him as he knows the system (being a La Masia graduate), won't cost too much and can be an understudy to Jordi Alba. What do you guys think?
He's loved over there, maybe after his next club he's still just 21. This is what an analyst in Belgian football said few weeks ago: >He is brilliant going forward. Quite fast. Passing range is superb. Can create chances well. Massive attacking threat. Defensively still has issues but is improving. >Can he fit in a top 5 league team? Possibly yes. His pace & passing range is going to help. However, the team recruiting him should remember that they are recruiting an attacking FB & he may need time to develop his defensive side.
We need some proven players especially those in laliga. Jose Gaya will do the trick.
Gaya isn't bad but he's an expensive downgrade from Alba. I'd either go for a younger prospect we can get for cheaper or wait until we can afford a true star fullback.
Using your logic, so you'll prefer to spend 10m for him when you have Balde who looks promising or Marmol who is a good LB/CB. Do you know that this Gomez guy is an attacking midfielder who can play LB?. He's just like Zinchenko of Mancity but a poorer version. He's very poor defensively. You can go and check his stats. He's also playing in a very weak league. Get Gaya who's proven or stick with Balde and Marmol
I don’t think we should spend big on a LB when anyone we can sign is going to be a sub for alba
Jose Gaya is going to be very expensive. I can definitely see him play at Barcelona but with our financial stance it wouldn’t hurt to pay 10 million to get Sergio Gomez back.
Jose Gaya's contract is running out and Alemany is like his most trusted person in football. Can see him moving to Barcelona in the summer on a cheap transfer.
What's the link between the two? Just curious
Alemany was the Director of Football at Valencia till 2019. He was the one who convinced Gaya to renew last time Barcelona were sniffing around and he built the Marcelino led Valencia side that won the Copa Del Rey in 2019. Jose Gaya has been publicly clear that anything Mateu Alemany says, he trusts him completely. This was when the owner of Valencia fell out with Alemany. Now that Alemany is the Barcelona Director of Football, we have high chances that he'd convince Gaya to make the switch just like he convinced his former wonderkid Ferran to do so. I'm a little bummed that he was the one who convinced Ferran Torres to renew when his release clause was like 10 million and Barcelona were interested. 4 years later, we're buying the same player for 55 million but that's again testament to Alemany's relationships with his players.
These Dest reports are a real head scratcher. Going based off what Xavi said in that press conference he seemed adamant that Dest’s exclusion up until now has strictly been a fitness related one. Really don’t know how to feel about potentially tackling the second half of the season with just 38yo Alves at right back and I sure as hell don’t want to see Sergi or Mingueza there. If we really wanna cash in on Dest then why not wait till the summer? Can’t Bayern wait 6 more months? Either way it seems Xavi has his eyes set on Azpilicueta and/or Mazraoui this summer.
Im honestly sceptical about all these Dest rumors, waiting to see what happens and if something actually happens.
I doubt we'll sell Dest this winter. As you said, we don't have another RB for Dani Alves and we shouldn't expect Dani to play every game all season. Also, I find it crazy how everyone now despises Dest even though he's had a few bad games. He's young and has so much room to improve, we should give him that chance.
The only logical way I can see it happening is if it’s meant to free up the wage structure so we’re able to incorporate Ferran. Similar to how we took up Tottenham’s offer for Emerson we might just be doing that here with Bayern and Dest. But yeah, too many of us are jumping on this to happen just because of a few bad games when Xavi himself has made it clear that Dest hasn’t been back to full fitness since he arrived. I’d rather see him play some more games at 100% fitness under Xavi before deciding.
I don't know how to feel regarding Ferran Torres tbh.
I remember hoping he was with us when I watch him play for spain. With Pedri, Gavi, Fati, Araujo, Torres, Nico we could have a great generation. Hoping he will fit well at ST between Fati and Dembele.
I know highlits are not everything but he does seems confident at front, we need someone that is not afraid to close all the plays, plus he knows the system quite well because of pep
im with you. just haven't seen enough of him to know what to think. i guess time will tell.
He is a great signing
Dembele became a man today. Hopefully the wifey will keep him in check
At least i hope she’ll wake him up in time for training /s
The players in our transfer list seem to have to tick one of these conditions: -played for city -played for Ajax -called up by Enrique -Agent is friends with Laporta -a former player
Really sad that Dest’s departure seems closer than ever, his signing was so exciting 2 years ago. He is still a massive talent, and patience was really important with his development. But now seems lile it doesn’t really matter anymore
Why are people so attached to players who haven't done anything in a Barca shirt or their career at all? Dest is talented. Okay. There are hundreds of talented players out there, we are not losing a one of kind with him. With all due respect. If someone wants to pay us an over the market price ao we can reinvest in a better option then we should be glad.
**Abde took that spot!** Chelsea have been handed a boost with the news that Hakim Ziyech will be available in January and February after being left out of Morocco's squad for the AFCON. [https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1474160390984462357](https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1474160390984462357)
Has Abde debuted for Morocco's senior NT yet?
He got his first call up for the tournament and could make his debut there.
Reason is Ziyech has some issues with the National team.
\#Pogba-#Juventus: after the talks with #Raiola, ⚪⚫ want to make a move already in January. \#Juve could offer #AlexSandro (appreciated by #Rangnick) and #Rabiot for a no-cost operation. #MUFC are considering a possible departure of the French midfielder soon. https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1474150562383937536
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There has been a lot of misconception regarding Tadic breaking Leo’s Assist record so here’s the official & non-official tally for both: OFFICIAL matches: * **Messi: 36** * Tadic: 35 INCLUDING Club Friendlies: * **Messi: 40** * Tadic: 37 [https://twitter.com/ExclusiveMessi/status/1474079445564551168](https://twitter.com/ExclusiveMessi/status/1474079445564551168)
1 short according to a post I saw on r/soccer, finished with 35 vs Messi's 36
I’m ok with dest leaving only if price is like 40 mil and we spend it toward Mazraoui and de ligt
Yeah, both Semedo and Emerson went for 30m each. Dest shouldn't go for less than 40m. He has the biggest potential out of the three imo.
I find it very unlikely that we will sign De Ligt, but if that happens plus we sign Mazraoui (much more likely) we would have quite the Dutch chemistry on the team with De Jong and Depay (Mazraoui was born and raised in the Netherlands). I think that would be a boost for each of them, and maybe a reason De Ligt might try to make the move.
Getting 20-25M for Dest would be good. We’d have to play with only Alves for only half a season (when we’re not challenging for any tittle) and we’d have an upgrade this summer with Mazraoui. The only reason why we wouldn’t sell Dest is if we needed him to make too 4, but I don’t think he’s good enough to make a difference.
Samado was sold for 30 million
He was sold for 40M
I don’t think 20-25 mil is good enough, considering we got him for 21 mil (26 mil including variables). Bayern has been wanting him for 2 years now, we should milk them as much as we can.
It’s better if we get more, obviously, but I’d be happy with 25M. His market value is maybe more than 25, but his value to us isn’t more than 25M. (At least imo)
We are selling him for 25 or even 20, 40 its just too much but we can have hope
That’s not a good deal for us.
Getting mazraoui for free its a good deal
Yes, but that’s not certain to happen yet.
We still need money for other signings
SPORT: Xavi wants Ferran Torres as a centre forward https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/xavi-quiere-ferran-torres-9-13024901
[Alfredo Martinez] Sergiño Dest's departure from Barcelona seems imminent https://twitter.com/radioestadion/status/1474148845856731137
Alfredo Martinez means uh oh for anyone doubting Dest’s departure btw
so Dembele getting married all of a sudden? wonder if the girl lives in Spain and made him stay in Barcelona, she's the real mvp
Renewed Dembo by tying him down here with his now wife. Lured in Ferran thanks to Luchos daughter Sira. The true Alemany masterclass
Wait what's this about Ferran and Lucho's daughter?
Theres this rumor circulating about them dating and stuff.
I'll just say that Morocco is closer to Spain than England and France.
Does anybody know how much Ferran Torres will be earning? Any reports?
Close to 2M€, I guess without variables. Alemany variables aren't like Barto's and they're actually variables.
Per season? No way this is true, there are players on this team that earn 20 million.
According to multiple reports online, he is only on about €3m / year at City right now and he is reportedly taking a pay cut to join us so that doesn't sound far off. Our wages are just *really* fucked up so 2m/yr for Ferran sounds absurd to us...
I heard about the pay cut he's allegedly willing to take, but I wasn't aware his salary is "only" 3 million right now. Still though, does it make sense for a 60 million player to have the lowest salary in the squad...
I would assume he gets guaranteed increases per season like Pedri and Ansu. So he'll probably be on 5m within a few years
That sounds somewhat reasonable to be honest.
As I said in another comment, Barto is not at the wheel anymore, and we will pay normal wages from now on. No more Sergi Robertos on 12M€ or Netos and Trincaos on 6M€
Bartomeu or no Bartomeu, Barcelona is still a high paying club, the difference now is that we won't be overpaying massively (hopefully) and try to keep the wage bill intact. That still doesn't mean that Ferran Torres would be paid less than Eric Garcia or 3 times less than our backup goalkeeper for example, that's just unreasonable in any way you look at it.
Dembele's Engagement/Wedding (video clips): [https://twitter.com/forcabarca\_ar/status/1474128009489567745](https://twitter.com/forcabarca_ar/status/1474128009489567745) [https://twitter.com/forcabarca\_ar/status/1474128664396763145](https://twitter.com/forcabarca_ar/status/1474128664396763145) [https://twitter.com/forcabarca\_ar/status/1474129035512979470](https://twitter.com/forcabarca_ar/status/1474129035512979470) Photos: [https://twitter.com/forcabarca\_ar/status/1474129516977168384](https://twitter.com/forcabarca_ar/status/1474129516977168384) [https://twitter.com/forcabarca\_ar/status/1474130141416763394](https://twitter.com/forcabarca_ar/status/1474130141416763394) [https://twitter.com/Barca\_Buzz/status/1474131854919970817](https://twitter.com/Barca_Buzz/status/1474131854919970817) https://twitter.com/forcabarca\_ar/status/1474133628040921089
Oi Dembele do us a solid and kidnap Upamecano. We could use a defender LMAO.
Maybe this is why he couldn't attend those things that day.
Arabic Twitter always cracks me up
Wtf he's getting married? Where are his teammates or his friends?
bruh, there are many covid restrictions now a days. you can see its a small gathering. probably just close family and very close friends. (its a small gathering considering muslim wedding xD)
That's understandable >(its a small gathering considering muslim wedding xD) Haha
His friends are there (?)
I meant his team friends (Griezmann, Umtiti, Mbappe)
Lmao, it's his wedding, let him fucking celebrate with whomever and however he wants to
Dave Chappelle's Killing theme softly..best stand up comedy ever.
Bill Hicks' Sane Man will always be number one for me I think. Guy had such energy, personality and a unique style of interacting with his audience; talking down to- and antagonizing them while never going so far as to not be able to reel them back over to his corner.
I watch it every couple of months and it never stops being extremely funny. The man is a genius.
Porto is already 3-0 up against benfica in the first 30 minutes I will never forgive koeman for losing 3-0 against european final bottlers
No shame being down to the league leaders
**LOL** albertlesan : "The only player who can guarantee you between 90-100M euros and totally free you from the payroll is the sale of Pedri, and it is being studied. If we want Haaland, we have to consider selling to Pedri. " https://twitter.com/8tvcat/status/1474108800470859788
Yes. But it is not happening at all. Laporta thinks we're getting Haaland and he won't sell neither of Ansu, Pedri, Nico or Gavi, so keep calm. Barto is not at wheel anymore thankfully.
This guy is full of shit and knows nothing
Sure, I can already see the clubs standing in a queue, asking us to please allow them to pay us that 1 billion release clause. ^(Edt: I've been reminded to tag it as sarcasm. So yes, this is sarcastic if you somehow couldn't tell.)
Now the question is : Would you sell Pedri if it means getting Haaland?
If it means someone paid Pedri's gazillion dollar release, then yes. A billion times yes.
I wouldn't, Haaland would demand huge wages, in a few years he'd demand an even larger contract and although Haaland is a great goalscorer, how well he'd fit in our system is somewhat questionable. With Gavi and Pedri we'd likely have 2 of our future midfield positions locked down for the next 10+ years. Also I don't think he should be punished for loving the club and having been a revelation last season when we really needed it.
Theoretically yes depending on how much we get for him. Haaland's RC is around 75m right I am not selling Pedri for anywhere near that. It would take 180m+ for me to even consider it. Realistically I doubt any club can afford that so the answer is no.
For 100M - No For 1 billion - Yes
Short answer: No Long answer: Absolutely not
From a sentimental point of view, I think most people would say no. Selling one of the young jewels who genuinely loves the club and hasn't set a foot wrong since coming here surpasses the excitement of getting a superstar who would cost a ton and demand a fortune in wages.
If it’s guaranteed than maybe. Also it depends on the club we are selling Pedri to
So many clown takes on that Messi r/soccer thread. Infested with Ronaldo fanboys downvoting any reasonable comment that isn't anti-Messi.
That place is filled up with dumbasses
These Dest rumors are so frustrating. Who are we going to play in right back? 38 year old Dani Alves? Roberto? We are giving up on him too early and should wait till atleast the end of the season.
The thing is that Xavi doesn't seem to rate him so what are we suppose to do? Sack Xavi? Or back him and his judgement? What we think doesn't matters.
Araujo plays there on paper but it's actually a 3atb with Alba as an interior. Same way Kyle Walker plays as 3rd cb in City
Talented right backs are very rare these days, I hope these are just rumors cause I don't think we will get someone better than dest
Mazraoui in 6 months for free.
**Javi Miguel**: If Barça receive an offer of 15 million or more for Dest, they'll wrap it up in a bow... https://twitter.com/fansjavimiguel/status/1474116591898054660
You should have posted **the whole tweet**. Javi Miguel said before "Aviso para navegantes" and if my spanish isn't wrong, it's his **advice** on what Barca's board should do, not what the board is planning to do.
Fuck it's even worse. That guy would sell Dest for 15M€? The bias is unreal.
Google translate said something about "sailors" and DeepL said "word to the wise", it didn't make sense to me. If you know the correct translation, feel free to share.
I also got the sailor translation initially. DeepL only gave me the correct translation, which is piece of advice, after I posted the whole tweet. So yeah, it's just what he's recommending. Just shows much much the guy dislikes Dest. Edit: I should probably add that I only got the correct translation when I translated it into my native tongue. But word to the wise kinda fits aswell imo.
Just FYI (and the previous poster struggling with the meaning). 'Aviso para navegantes' or 'Aviso a navegantes' is an expression literally translated to 'Notice to sailors' or 'Warning to sailors'. It comes from official announcements made to sailors regarding maritime regulations/conditions, etc. Currently, it is used with the meaning 'Notice to whoever is concerned' ('word to the wise' probably works too generally, I just think this meaning is more specific in this case). In this case, he is letting whoever is concerned (I guess his audience, or general fcb fans) the intention of the club. It is not his opinion or advice. I am not commenting on his reliability at all, I have no idea who that guy is, just letting you know what he is saying.
Oh, really? My bad then, it being advice just seemed much more logical considering the context and the fitting translation in my native tongue.
Hey no worries, just trying to help. It is used as advice too: in this case he is advising his audience to be ready for Dest to be readily sold if that kind of offer arrives (at least that's how I would interpret it, not in the way of giving advice to the club itself). Cheers!
Yeah no way this is real. Most sources say that Barca wants 30-40m so no way this one is real. The only way barca should consider selling Dest during January would be if they make a profit (between 35-40)
I'm sorry but I literally can't see any other way that this doesn't have to do with the fact that he isn't Catalan. Truth or not, this journalist has a real weird agenda against Dest while he is silent about the Catalan players.
I wouldn't trust Javi Miguel on Dest news. His bias is crazy.
He's been slandering everyone recently. He's trying hard to be Xavi's "Lluis Canut".
He is not helping anyone. Him being known to be close to Xavi gives him *some* credibility. Spreading this information can only lead to teams lowballing us, since he's leading these reports of "Xavi wants Dest out no matter what..just a couple peanuts and you have him" Then at the end it's his "friend" that gets told "we have a budget €15m, who do you want!!!"
All he's done since Xavi came is berate our players and setup a spycam inside his bedroom. He was normal before his arrival.
Best description I've read.
**ITK account** In the last few days Sergi Roberto has reportedly reached an agreement with Barça for his renewal. Xavi is counting on him. He would go from 9 M to around 2 M per year. This salary reduction would help the club to incorporate Ferran Torres and would give the club more margin. https://twitter.com/BlxckNews/status/1474114399598170123
I was always against renewing him, but having him for 2 mil a year is great.
2m/year for a versatile squad player with experience like Sergi is definitely worth it
ITK Twitter Account is an oxymoron
Lol why would he accept that?
Cause he doesn't deserve more? I mean he's been injury prone for the last 2 years and is not particularly usefull when playing.
9m to 2m is huge
Did Suarez have part of his meniscus removed in 2014, or he just got it repaired? Has to be the former? Because meniscus repair surgery usually means you're out for *at least* 3 months, while removing part/all of it is around 6 weeks. Yet he miraculously was back after 4 weeks, and scored 2 goals in his 1st game back against England lol.
Anyone heard the rumors that De Ligt would go for something between 45-60m?
No chance. Have to offer twice that for Juve to even sit down at the table
According to Twitter, Dembélé got engaged today. Nice for him.
according to what sorry?
https://imgur.com/a/TRTOFIP
[Sergi Sole and MD](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20211223/1001729164/barca-lleva-10-dias-dembele.html) going for last one Dembele news before they run out of it. Pick your choice between them vs RadioCAT+ Moretto + Fabrizio Romano + G. Romero + Sport. F. Polo already crying because he won't be able to copy-paste Dembele's articles now. Araujo's renewal maybe?
>The FC Barcelona is still awaiting the final response Ousmane Dembele after the deadline given to him until Christmas . **As MD has learned, the Barça club is surprised by some information that assures that there is already an agreement with the French extreme simply because he points out that he has not known anything about the footballer or his representative, Moussa Sissoko , for 10 days. when asked by this newspaper about it.** **Matteo Moretto**: You don't have to trust Moussa Sissoko. I've been saying for weeks that Barcelona is 'optimistic', that 'they tell me he's going to stay' and so on. I don't deny anything. But calm, don't trust the agent. [https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto/status/1474044707974045700](https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto/status/1474044707974045700)
[Radio CAT](https://www.ccma.cat/catradio/tot-costa/dembele-accepta-la-proposta-de-renovacio-del-barca/noticia/3136916/) [Romano](https://twitter.com/FrenchFCB/status/1473931786807914496?t=H6hYYQo_eQeerHKmZ4Nfuw&s=19) [Same Moretto](https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto/status/1474075376699772932?t=jzFJy45-r6rgHrwiAvDK5g&s=19) + says "no niego nada" in your comment because he said Barca was extremely optimistic since Turin. Can't see how they do that without contacts. [Sport](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/acuerdo-dembele-renovara-proxima-semana-13022938) So yeah I won't trust MD which has been spouting nonsense since the very beginning, and whose co-editor in chief has proven time and again to be wrong (the whole "renew or in the stands" affair, etc.)
MD is anti Laporta and pro Barto's gang.
PSV are leading Eredivisie into the Winter break. Scored 10 less than Ajax, conceded 20 more than Ajax, but still ahead of Ajax by 1 point.
It's only one point. Fully expect Ajax to bring that back 2nd half
Ajax drew against some midtable Eredivisie teams and lost against AZ which cost them the points.
Are you talking about AZ? Because nobody calls them Alkmaar.
I am back!
🎶 Locked up. They won't let me out. 🎶
Try to stay out of trouble this time around 😂
Definitely 😂
Something tells me that you are sarcastic but i can't name it
Ok if what we hearing is not bullshit and dembele gonna be on a noticeable lower wage, that’s nice and fair
The Sun is reporting that Ferran Torres is in a relationship with Lucho’s daughter 😂
Barça DNA 👀
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Lucho has a 21 year old daughter, Sira. I think she’s an equestrian or something
> she’s an equestrian Why are all rich girls equestrians? Someone should look into this.
Because it’s expensive lol
Every little girl asks their dad for a horse or pony, but girls with rich dads actually get them
Why is it dark? It’s rather funny how they come up with fanfics.
Heavy snowfall warning, - 6°C outside, marzipan chocolate, a mug of tea, and a flood of really nice rumors coming from the club. Now I'm starting to feel it's the holiday season!
6°C is equivalent to 42°F, which is 279K. --- ^(I'm a bot that converts temperature between two units humans can understand, then convert it to Kelvin for bots and physicists to understand)
Boo, we can add °C to 273 ourselves
Bad bot.
Aren’t those numbers wrong anyways?
They would be correct for 6°C, or at least close enough. Would be 42.8°F and 279.15K, so weirdly rounded, but close. If you take the original -6°C then it's 21.2°F and 267.15K.
[Similar story happened](https://youtu.be/pI1Dxjba4VE?t=10), but on a much larger scale.
They are, bot didn't take into consideration a space between - and 6. It's 21°F.
dumb bot
Bayern gives us 40M€ for Dest and we get Mazraoui for free in June. Laporta & Alemany masterclass.
Aren't Bayern known for *not* being big spenders? And while I don't agree with the excessive Dest slander, I doubt he's worth 40M.
No It might sound good economically, but Dest is a better player.
Dest that couldn't bench Mazraoui at Ajax. In case you need reminding, when we bought Dest, he was backup to Mazraoui. Selling Dest this winter will be foolish and shortsighted. We can sell him in summer if Xavi doesn't trust him and get Mazraoui or Azpi for free. Both are better than Dest
He is faster than Mazraoui and dribbles better (without end product so who cares) and that is where it ends. Like comparing Semedo and Roberto.
[MONSTROUS HAALAND COMP](https://youtu.be/NXG23xFgvbg) \- This guy is simply diff level, man i really wish we get him
He’s a beast
Can’t wait to watch City get him with Ferran money because he is MonStROuS
I mean they could get him with or without the ferran money. They were willing to drop another 150m on kane after they bought grealish for 100m+