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      Barcelona FINALLY register Depay and Garcia after Pique agrees to take ‘significant’ pay cut to help cash crisis

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      BARCELONA have FINALLY registered new signings Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia after Gerard Pique agreed to a ‘significant’ pay cut.The pair arrived on free transfers from Lyon and Manchester City respectively this summer.
      Gerard Pique has agreed to a huge pay cut to help Barcelona register new signingsCredit: GettyDREAM TEAM 2021/22 – IT’S NOT TOO LATE!PLAY DREAM TEAM FOR THE 2021/22 SEASON

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      But in order to be eligible to play, they needed to make huge further reductions to the wage bill to operate within LaLiga regulations.
      It was those rules – along with Spanish employment laws – that saw Lionel Messi forced out of the club.
      But Pique, a product of the famous La Masia academy, has repaid his club with a selfless gesture to help Barca.
      Boss Ronald Koeman paid tribute to the defender – and hopes other Barca legends will follow his lead to enable more signings to arrive at the Nou Camp, especially a forward.
      Koeman said: “We all know the situation that the club finds itself in and it needs help in any way possible.
      “Gerard, Sergio Roberto, [Jordi] Alba and Sergio Busquets have all been here for many years and they want to help and they have shown that.

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      “This is their club and that shows in this gesture.
      “It hurts all Barcelona supporters what Messi has done but we cannot live in the past.
      “The squad is short of forward players and we have spoken about signing a striker.
      “It would help us but let’s see if it can be possible.”
      Ex-Barcelona forward Gary Lineker tweeted: “The great @3gerardpique is to take a substantial pay cut to ease @FCBarcelona’s registration issues.
      “El Presidente del futuro. [The president of the future].”
      However, more sacrifices to the budget need to be made before injured Sergio Aguero – or any other arrivals – can be added.
      LaLiga set Barcelona an annual salary budget of £295million.
      But they are currently operating at £340m so still need to cut around £45m, even with Messi and his mammoth wages gone.

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      The Argentine icon joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer this week on an eye-watering £1m per week.
      To make matters worse for Barcelona, who are already in £1billion of debt, the Nou Camp club still owe Messi £44.2m in deferred wages from last season.
      Barca begin their new LaLiga campaign at home to Real Sociedad on Sunday.

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      Memphis Depay arrived from Lyon to join up with compatriot Ronald KoemanCredit: Getty
      Eric Garcia left Manchester City when his contract expired at the end of last seasonCredit: Getty
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      Arsenal weighing up transfer for Barcelona outcast Neto after £35m Aaron Ramsdale move collapses

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      ARSENAL are weighing up a move for Barcelona keeper Neto after refusing to meet Sheffield United’s £35million asking price for Aaron Ramsdale.The Gunners’ offer of £20m plus add-ons for the England shot stopper was rejected after discussions took place on Wednesday, leading Arsenal to end their pursuit of the 23-year-old.
      Arsenal will look to Barca keeper Neto to provide competition for Bernd Leno after failing to sign Aaron RamsdaleCredit: Getty
      Arsenal’s pursuit of Ramsdale appears to be over after the two clubs could not agree a fee for the England keeperCredit: Getty
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      Arsenal will now reportedly turn their attention to Barca’s back-up keeper Neto, 32, who could be available on a cut-price transfer or loan deal as the Spanish giants seek to reduce their wage bill.
      The Brazilian, who still has two years left on his current deal, has made just nine appearances in LaLiga for Barca since joining for an initial £22m from Valencia in 2019.
      It is believed that Neto could be the perfect solution to Arsenal’s goalkeeper crisis, with the Gunners desperate to provide cover for Bernd Leno and competition for the number one spot.
      There is also a good feeling at Arsenal that the deal can be completed swiftly as the player is represented by Kia Joorabchian, who previously orchestrated moves to north London for Cedric, Willian and David Luiz.
      Neto was just one of a number of possible options that SunSport suggested Arsenal could turn to after failing to land Ramsdale, including PSG keeper Keylor Navas.
      The Costa Rican is set to be ousted as number one following the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma on a free transfer from AC Milan and would bring some much needed experience and pedigree to Mikel Arteta’s squad.

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      However, a deal for Neto looks far more likely and though Arsenal’s interest in Ramsdale appears to be shelved for now, they could come back in for him later on should Sheffield United’s position change.
      Arsenal get their Premier League campaign started tonight with a clash with newly promoted Brentford.
      Speaking ahead of the opener, Arteta revealed he was powerless to stop Amazon’s ‘All or Nothing’ cameras from filming behind the scenes.
      He also admitted they have a tough start to the season with games against Chelsea and Manchester City early on.
      But he urged fans to be “excited” about the season ahead.

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      Liverpool ‘set to win Renato Sanches transfer race ahead of Barcelona as Lille slap £40m price tag on midfielder’

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      LIVERPOOL look set to win the transfer race to sign Renato Sanches, according to reports.The midfielder, 23, is expected to leave Lille this summer after helping them win the Ligue 1 title last season.
      Renato Sanches is expected to leave Lille this summer with Liverpool interestedCredit: AFP
      According to Mundo Deportivo, the French side are demanding £40million for their Portuguese star.
      Liverpool are keen to bring in an extra midfielder after the departure of Gini Wijnaldum on a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain while Youri Tielemans looks set to stay at FA Cup winners Leicester.
      But the Reds may try and lower the asking price to get a cheaper deal for the energetic midfield man.
      Barcelona were also thought to be interested in Sanches, after missing out on Wijnaldum.
      But their financial disarray means they are unable to register any new signings.
      And that may well give Liverpool a free run to bring Sanches back to the Premier League.
      After breaking through with Benfica, he won the league and cup double, Euro 2016 and Golden Boy award in a stunning 2016.
      But after joining Bayern Munich, his career spiralled downwards with a flop loan spell at Swansea in 2017-18.
      However, the star got it back on track when he transferred from Bayern to Lille two years ago and has been on an upward trajectory ever since.
      Selling Sanches would mean losing two of their key title-winning central midfielders after Boubakary Soumare moved to Leicester.
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has only brought in one new face in the summer window so far.
      Ibrahima Konate signed from RB Leipzig in a £36m transfer to bolster the defence.
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      But with the club also linked with £38m-rated Belgian teenage winger Jeremy Doku, Klopp hinted there could be more arrivals before the August 31 deadline day.
      Speaking after Sunday’s 1-1 pre-season draw with Athletic Bilbao, the German said: “I am very happy with the squad, but it doesn’t mean that we don’t look at the market.
      “We have a big squad and there might be something happening until the end of the transfer window, but I cannot say anything about that at the moment.”
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      Lionel Messi reveals Barcelona’s transfer plans in PSG press conference as he confirms their interest in Verratti

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      LIONEL MESSI revealed Barcelona tried to sign Marco Verratti for ‘many seasons’.Messi will instead play alongside the Italian midfielder at Paris Saint-Germain – rather than at the Nou Camp.
      Barcelona tried to sign Marco Verratti during Lionel Messi’s time at the Nou Camp, the Argentine said to reportersCredit: AP
      The Italian has been one of the best midfielders in the world over recent yearsCredit: The Mega Agency
      The superstar Argentine, 34, addressed the media this morning as he was unveiled as a PSG player following his free transfer after leaving Barca.
      But during the press conference, he admitted his former side had tried to lure Verratti to Spain time and time again.
      Messi said: “Marco has shown that he is a huge player, one of the best in the world in his position.
      “In Barcelona, we wanted him for many seasons.
      “In the end, it’s me who comes to play with him at Paris. It’s a phenomenon.”
      Verratti, 28, broke through at Pescara before joining PSG in 2012.
      He has racked up 346 games for the club across nine seasons so far – with 28 trophies.
      And the Euro 2020 winner will be confident of adding more trophies this season now he is playing alongside the six-time Ballon d’Or winner who he met up with on holiday in Ibiza last week.
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      Messi expressed his excitement at joining up with his new team-mates and repeatedly insisted he was in Paris to win silverware.
      Asked about playing alongside Neymar and Mbappe, the new No30 said: “It’s crazy. I am very happy sharing day to day life with them and all the squad.
      “Really there are some amazing transfers – the team is incredible.
      “I want to train and compete now because I’m going to be playing with the best players in the world and that’s always good.”
      Messi continued: “Neymar did a lot and was important in my decision. Neymar and I know each other very well.
      “I hope we will be stronger together and with all our team-mates.
      “I know a lot of the players from Argentina: Di Maria, Paredes etc.
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      “I know the coach Mauricio Pochettino very well. The fact that he is Argentinian helped from the start, it was important in my decision making.
      “I am impatient. I still want to win trophies, we can fight for them, that’s why I have come here.
      “It’s all been crazy, my arrival – it was a surprise. I’ve never experienced anything like this.”
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      He spoke in Spanish as he addressed the media with his family watching onCredit: Reuters
      Verratti has won 28 trophies with PSG after joining from Pescara in 2012Credit: AFP or licensors
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      Neymar announces Lionel Messi transfer to PSG with ‘back together’ Instagram message and throwback Barcelona snap

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      NEYMAR has beaten Paris Saint-Germain to the announcement that Lionel Messi has signed for the club.The Brazilian shared a clip on Instagram Stories of the pair celebrating during their Barcelona days.
      Neymar posted this too his Instagram Stories announcing Messi’s move
      Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo travelled to Paris todayCredit: Instagram @antonelaroccuzzo
      He captioned it: “Back together.”
      The two stars of world football played together at the Nou Camp for four years.
      They formed two-thirds of the famous MSN forward line alongside Luis Suarez.
      PSG fans are already flocking to the airport after the six-time Ballon d’Or winner jetted out of Barcelona earlier today.
      His father Jorge as well as wife Antonella Roccuzzo will be helping the superstar settle in on his first day in France.
      Messi revealed on Sunday that a move to join Les Parisiens was a possibility when discussing his exit from Barcelona in a press conference.
      And now the transfer is on the verge of being announced with the Argentine legend offered an initial contract until 2023 worth £30million-a-year.
      A press conference to confirm his signing is believed to take place at Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
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      And according to the Athletic, talks between PSG and Messi have accelerated since the player spoke to boss Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday night.
      The news will come as a delight to former Barcelona team-mate Neymar who has been desperate to be reunited with the six-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      And Messi will also join fellow compatriots Angel Di Maria, Leandro Paredes and Mauri Icardi at PSG.
      Messi posed for a picture with Neymar and PSG stars Di Maria, Paredes and Marco Verratti in Ibiza last week.
      Messi and Neymar played together for four years at BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      The 34-year-old Argentine jetted out of Barcelona earlier todayCredit: EPA
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      PSG fans crowd airport after fake report of Lionel Messi arriving in Paris to complete transfer on Sunday night

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN fans crowded an airport on Sunday night – after fake reports Lionel Messi was due to land in the French capital.Hundreds of supporters gathered at the gates of the Le Bourget airport hoping to catch a glimpse of their new hero with phones ready to capture the moment.
      PSG fans hoped to see Lionel Messi at Paris’ Le Bourget airport on Sunday night
      The mass group were left disappointed because the forward was still in Barcelona
      Footage from Marca also showed the large group bustling along the street chanting ‘Messi’.
      But they were left waiting – because Messi was still in Barcelona.
      The Argentine great, 34, conducted a press conference with his boyhood club on Sunday lunchtime.
      He was in tears as he explained he did not want to leave the Nou Camp – but was forced out with Barca’s financial woes.
      It means the six-time Ballon d’Or winner is now a free agent and open to offers.
      Paris Saint-Germain look to be in pole position to sign him with a medical imminent.
      They expect to land the Argentine on a two-year contract – with reported wages of £570,000 per week.
      Marca add Messi and his entourage will fly to Paris early this week – and could even land in France today.
      That would see PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino secure free signings for Messi, Sergio Ramos, Georginio Wijnaldum and Gianluigi Donnarumma in the same transfer window.
      And Messi would line up in one of the most devastating attacks of all time alongside ex-Barca team-mate Neymar and superstar Frenchman Kylian Mbappe.
      Neymar’s sister appeared to confirm the deal was done by welcoming Messi’s wife Antonela on Instagram.
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      Rafaella commented in Portuguese: “Welcome beautiful!!!!” as they look to be reunited in Paris.
      Barca’s record scorer told the media on Sunday afternoon: “Paris Saint-Germain is a possibility, yes.
      “At the moment nothing is confirmed. I received lot of calls after Barcelona statement. We’re talking about it.”
      Messi held a press conference at the Nou Camp on Sunday lunchtimeCredit: Getty
      Preparations are underway in Paris for the imminent arrival of the Argentine legendCredit: AFP
      PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium could stage the unveiling this weekCredit: AFP
      Fans also congregated outside the Messi family home in Barcelona to say their goodbyesCredit: AFP

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      Man Utd ‘interested in Lionel Messi free transfer’ and will try to pip PSG to deal for Barcelona legend

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in making a shock free transfer swoop for Lionel Messi, according to reports.The Barcelona great, 34, made an emotional exit from the Nou Camp on Sunday.
      Lionel Messi is a free agent following his departure from Barcelona after 20 yearsCredit: Getty
      Despite agreeing a new contract at his boyhood club, LaLiga rules prevented the terms being signed.
      It means the six-time Ballon d’Or winner is now a free agent and open to offers.
      And according to Duncan Castles, United may put a contract on the table for Messi and his family to consider.
      It is thought the Red Devils are crunching the numbers to work out if they can afford a deal.
      The club have already spent £73million on Jadon Sancho and a further £34.2m on Raphael Varane this summer.
      However, the Old Trafford side face plenty of strong competition for Messi’s signature.
      Paris Saint-Germain look to be in pole position to sign him with a medical imminent.
      They expect to land the Argentine on a two-year contract – with reported wages of £570,000 per week.
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      That would see Mauricio Pochettino secure free signings for Messi, Sergio Ramos, Georginio Wijnaldum and Gianluigi Donnarumma in the same transfer window.
      And Messi would line up in one of the most devastating attacks of all time alongside ex-Barca team-mate Neymar and superstar Frenchman Kylian Mbappe.
      Manchester City, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid and even Tottenham were also thought to be considering offers for Messi but it would take something special to prevent PSG winning the race.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already added Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane to his squad this summerCredit: AFP

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      Lionel Messi confirms Neymar and PSG stars jokingly begged him ‘come to Paris’ during Ibiza holiday

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      LIONEL MESSI confirmed Neymar and PSG stars jokingly told him ‘come to Paris’ as they holidayed in Ibiza. Messi fuelled speculation of a move to the French capital when he posed alongside Neymar, Angel Di Maria, Leandro Paredes and Marco Verratti.
      Lionel Messi confirmed Neymar and PSG stars jokingly told him ‘come to Paris’Credit: Rex Features
      And the Argentine legend admitted the PSG players did their best to convince him to join them in France.
      Messi, 34, said: “Coincidence? Completely. I met them in Ibiza, we met them one day, got together and we’re friends.
      “I was going to meet Paredes and Di Maria. Ney called me and said, ‘Do you want to see me?”  
      “We uploaded the photo in that moment because we were having a good time and there was a joke at the time, they kept telling me, ‘Come to Paris, come to Paris’.
      “It was just a joke, that was all.”
      Messi is international team-mates with Di Maria, 33, as well as Paredes, 27, and also spent four years with Neymar, 29, at Barcelona.
      And the pair are close to linking up again with Messi closing in on a move to PSG after his sensational Nou Camp exit.
      Messi broke down in tears as he bid farewell to his boyhood club of 20 years at a press conference.
      And it was there he confirmed interest from PSG, but admitted his future is not yet finalised.

      Messi said: “It is a possibility, but as of today there is nothing agreed with anyone.
      “When the statement came out, I had many calls, various clubs were interested. But I have nothing closed yet. But we are talking.”
      According to ESPN, Messi’s move to PSG is all-but agreed and subject to a medical ‘tonight or tomorrow’ before signing the deal.
      It is believed French giants PSG have offered the Argentine legend a two-year deal, with the option to extend it by a further 12 months.
      Barca had confirmed in a statement that ‘economic and structural obstacles’ had prevented a deal being ratified by LaLiga.
      It meant they were unable to keep hold of their most prized possession, with PSG now ready to pounce.
      Messi had pushed to leave only one year ago, but after a change of hierarchy at the club, he was convinced to stay.
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      And he had agreed to extend his contract this month until Barca’s efforts were scuppered by LaLiga due to financial fair play rules.
      Messi cried as he thanked supporters, leaving the club with 672 goals in 778 appearances.
      He said: “I’m so grateful for the love people have shown me these years.”
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