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      Watch moment Atletico Madrid player Luis Suarez bid farewell to his Nou Camp locker after leaving Barcelona

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      THIS is the emotional moment Luis Suarez emptied his Barcelona locker for the last time.
      The 33-year-old Uruguayan has made a shock £3.7million move to LaLiga rivals Atletico Madrid.

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      Luis Suarez stands by his Barcelona locker for the last timeCredit: EPA

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      It was a family affair as the striker invited his three children into the moment

      New Barca boss Ronald Koeman decided the former Liverpool striker was not in his plans for the future.
      Suarez gave a tearful exit interview on Thursday, where he spoke of the move coming as a ‘surprise’ before thanking Barcelona for ‘having faith in me’.
      He then made his way to the Barca dressing room to clear out his locker for the final time.

      A photo of him was on the front, with Sergio Busquets having the locker to the right.
      Suarez posed in front of the metal cabinet alongside his three children, Delfina, Benjamin and Lautaro.
      Speaking about his move to Atletico, Suarez said: “This is such a surprise, I didn’t really have anything prepared.
      “I just want to say the club has always had so much confidence in me since 2014 when they signed me.

      “In the conditions that I came here, surrounding me from the mistake that I made with the confidence they had in me, it wasn’t easy to accept.

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      The 33-year-old Uruguayan makes the walk to his locker for the last time

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      Luis Suarez admitted the move to Atletico Madrid came as a ‘surprise’

      “The coaches and my team-mates, the way they accepted me when I came, it was amazing.”
      At his last press conference as a Barcelona player, Suarez also revealed how he was told to ‘watch out’ for Lionel Messi when he joined the Catalans.
      He went on to become best friends with the Argentinian.
      Suarez added: “Many people tell you about Messi when you arrive at Barca.
      “They say, ‘watch out for Leo’, he’s another striker. [But] many things are invented.”
      WAGE CUT
      It has been revealed that Suarez will reportedly face a SIXTY PER CENT wage drop after joining Atletico Madrid.
      Marca reports that Suarez will earn around £8.3million a year with his new club.
      That works out at £160,000 a week – he was earning a whopping £405,000 a week at the Nou Camp.
      But Barca have been very vocal about how the coronavirus pandemic has hit their finances.
      And seemingly the time is right to get Suarez off the wage bill.
      Suarez leaves the Camp Nou as the club’s third-highest goalscorer of all time following 198 strikes in 283 appearances for the club.
      Since his move from Liverpool, he has also won four LaLiga titles, four Copa del Reys and the Champions League and Club World Cup in 2015.

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      Suarez got emotional at his last ever presser with BarcelonaCredit: Barcelona FC

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      Barcelona step up striker transfer chase with Memphis Depay and Lautaro Martinez top targets to replace Luis Suarez

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      BARCELONA will reportedly sign a new striker in the coming days to replace Luis Suarez at the Nou Camp.
      The 33-year-old was deemed surplus to requirements by new boss Ronald Koeman, who allowed him to join rivals Atletico Madrid.

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      Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez is reportedly a target for BarcelonaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Lyon ace Memphis Depay could replace Luis Suarez at the Nou CampCredit: Icon Sport – Getty

      And according to AS, the Bluagrana will act fast in their pursuit to bolster their frontline.

      They state that both Lyon star Memphis Depay and Inter Milan marksman Lautaro Martinez are the club’s top two targets.
      Argentine international Martinez is believed to be the No1 priority for Barca, but it is unlikely he will be brought in.

      It has been said that Barca – who face competition from Real Madrid in the race to sign him – cannot afford to match Inter’s £83million asking price.
      Due to this, it has been claimed that a deal for Depay is more likely to happen, with the player available for a cut-price fee as he has just one year on his contract in France.
      SunSport reported earlier this month how Barca have agreed a £22million deal to bring Depay to Catalonia.
      The ex-Manchester United forward has already confirmed the LaLiga side’s interest in him but he remained tight-lipped on his future.

      Depay – who played under Koeman for the Holland national team – said: “We have to wait to see what happens.

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      “I know about the interest from Barcelona, but I can’t say any more right now.
      “I’ll speak with Lyon soon and we’ll see.
      “I haven’t even spoken much about this with my agent.”

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      Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger wanted by Barcelona in shock transfer if they fail to land Man City’s Eric Garcia

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      BARCELONA are reportedly lining up a surprise swoop for Chelsea outcast Antonio Rudiger.
      The defender is said to be unhappy at Stamford Bridge having failed to make an appearance in the early weeks of the season.

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      Frank Lampard has cast doubt over Antonio Rudiger’s futureCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And, with Frank Lampard admitting the player could soon leave, reports have emerged of a possible destination.
      German publication Kicker and Spanish newspaper Sport both believe Barcelona have Rudiger in their sights.
      The centre-back, 27, is seen as an alternative to Manchester City starlet Eric Garcia, who wants to return to Spain.
      First on Barcelona’s wish list is Garcia, 19, who is reportedly available for around £16million.

      But, with his contract up next summer, he could stay in Manchester and leave for free in June.
      That has prompted Barcelona to consider their options, although an alternative purchase will only be completed if Samuel Umtiti leaves.
      However, Mundo Deportivo have claimed there is no interest in Rudiger coming out of the Camp Nou.
      It is becoming increasingly apparent that Rudiger can leave Chelsea for the right price.

      Left out of the squad for the Blues’ Premier League openers and the Carabao Cup thrashing of Barnsley, the Germany international’s career in West London appears to be all-but over.
      Fikayo Tomori appeared in the defeat to Liverpool before starting alongside new signing Thiago Silva last night.
      Andreas Christensen and Kurt Zouma have started both Premier League matches while Malang Sarr and Ethan Ampadu are hopeful of first-team action in the coming years.
      After the Barnsley win, manager Lampard admitted Rudiger and Ruben Loftus-Cheek could leave the club.
      He said: “The situation with both is that they weren’t in the squad.
      “I had a similar answer from the other day, they just weren’t in the squad. That is just a choice at the moment.

      “Again with the centre-halves I can’t have them all in the squad. I keep getting asked about the size of the squad.
      “There might be movement, we know that, but nothing is concrete so don’t read too much into those selections at the minute.
      “It will have to be things which are right for the club and individuals and me and in terms of what happens in the next couple of weeks.”

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      Man City confident of landing Sevilla defender Jules Kounde in £64m transfer… then will let Garcia quit for Barcelona

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      MANCHESTER CITY are confident of landing target Jules Kounde in a £64million swoop – and only then will let Eric Garcia go.
      Etihad chiefs are looking to kill two birds with one stone and end their pursuit of the Sevilla defender along with allowing wantaway Garcia to flock to Barcelona.

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      Jules Kounde appears to be edging closer to a move to Manchester CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      The fate of Garcia reportedly rests on the outcome of City’s Kounde pursuitCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Kounde is seen as a solution to Man City’s perceived defensive problems and would follow Nathan Ake into the club to help patch up the back four.
      In a boost for Pep Guardiola, reports say the 21-year-old is “ready” to come to Manchester.
      Journalist Fabrizio Romano says the Frenchman is now just waiting on the two clubs to reach a deal, having already made up his mind.
      He added that City are “convinced” the player will join the club.

      Reports have long linked Kounde to the Premier League runners-up and it is believed his role in helping Sevilla to the Europa League crown impressed scouts.
      City’s move has also coincided with their pursuit of Kalidou Koulibaly being halted over a disagreement with Napoli over the asking price.
      If the club can secure Kounde, that opens the door for Garcia to leave.
      The defender has so far refused to sign a new contract at the Etihad and instead intends to remain at the club during the final year of his deal.

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      The £41m Nathan Ake may not even be Man City’s most expensive defensive signing this summer. Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      He would then depart for Barca on a free next summer, reports suggest.
      This is despite claims that City have weighed up a take it or leave it £14million offer to force the Spanish club’s hand.
      Now, it is reported that the two clubs have agreed a deal worth £18million – but it will only come in place once Kounde is secured.

      The defensive reshuffle comes after the £41million signing of Ake last month.
      The defender was relegated with Bournemouth in July but was seen as a step up on City’s current crop of defenders.
      Guardiola has been a centre-back short since club legend Vincent Kompany left to join Anderlecht.

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      Barcelona ‘considering Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose as transfer replacement for Depay and Martinez’ this summer

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      BARCELONA are reportedly considering a move for Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose to replace outgoing Luis Suarez.
      Sport reports the Catalan giants have identified Jose as an alternative to previous targets Lautaro Martinez and Memphis Depay.

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      Willian Jose could move from Real Sociedad to Barcelona to replace Luis Suarez

      New Barca boss Ronald Koeman is thought to have sensationally axed Uruguayan striker Suarez in a brutal one-minute phone call.
      And the 33-year-old was in tears leaving the club’s training ground for the ‘last time’ on Wednesday.
      He is expected to complete a move to LaLiga rivals Atletico Madrid – where he could be joined by compatriot and free agent Edinson Cavani.

      After six years at the Nou Camp, Suarez departs as the club’s third highest goalscorer of all time with 198 strikes in 283 appearances.
      The search to replace him and find a new No9 has proved tricky for Barca chiefs.
      Their No1 target was Inter Milan’s Martinez, 23, but the club balked at the Serie A side’s £83million asking price.
      A potential deal got messy and complicated after reports El Clasico rivals Real Madrid had also launched a bid.

      Koeman and Barca then turned their attention to former Manchester United flop Memphis Depay.

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      Lautaro Martinez looks set to remain an Inter Milan playerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Ronald Koeman and Memphis Depay worked closely together with HollandCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The manager and Lyon star Depay worked together with Holland and the 26-year-old was seen as a cheaper alternative until Koeman last week confirmed no deal was in place.
      But now a third name is in the mix, Sociedad’s Brazilian Jose who first interested Barca in January.
      The 28-year-old bagged 11 goals and an assist in 37 league appearances last term but has a hefty release clause of £64m.
      The report states, however, that cash-strapped Barca could snare their man for as little as £28m with Sociedad prepared to come down.
      Barca’s sporting director Ramon Planes is believed to be behind the move as he is a big fan of the forward.
      Jose missed the opening game of this season’s LaLiga campaign after testing positive for Covid-19 and only this week returned to training.

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      Liverpool handed Georginio Wijnaldum boost as LaLiga chiefs BLOCK Barcelona making transfer bid for Dutch midfielder

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      LIVERPOOL were handed a boost as they look to keep hold of Georginio Wijnaldum as LaLiga blocked Barcelona’s transfer plans, according to reports.
      New Barca boss Ronald Koeman has been tasked with revamping his squad after replacing Quique Setien following the 8-2 embarrassment against Bayern Munich.

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      LaLiga look set to block any attempts Barcelona make to sign Liverpool midfielder Georginio WijnaldumCredit: Getty – Pool

      And he identified two of the players who starred under him for the Dutch national team, Memphis Depay and Wijnaldum, as primary targets.
      However, as reported by the Sunday Mirror, the Catalan giants will not be able to sign either player – meaning Liverpool could well keep their title-winning man.
      Due to the financial impact of coronavirus, the Spanish league officials have stepped in by introducing strict guidelines for clubs.

      Therefore Barcelona – who have a staggering £510million-a-year wage bill – must raise funds by selling players to complete any new purchases.
      The reports adds they must also pay the same amount as the transfer fee to the Spanish government following financial support handed to clubs during the global pandemic.
      LaLiga placed a budget limit for transfers and staff costs on all 20 top-flight clubs based on financial results from the past five years.
      Joris Evers, the league’s director of communications, said: “We have a financial system, which goes beyond Uefa’s Financial Fair Play.

      “At Uefa they look at figures when a season is finished, we set the standards before the season starts.

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      Ronald Koeman was desperate to be reunited with Wijnaldum and Memphis Depay after their success together with the Dutch national teamCredit: Getty – Contributor

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      “If Barcelona try to do a deal behind the scenes, our analysts will notice this immediately.
      “The clubs agreed on this system as a reaction on a period when they were struggling to pay the wages of the players, because they’d overspent time and time again. Nobody wants to go back to that situation.”
      Barcelona have lost a reported £300m in the last six months as a result of Covid-19 while players are handing back up to 70 per cent of wages.
      The potential sale of Lionel Messi to Manchester City would have brought in a big cash injection but his U-turn to see out his contract ensured those funds were not available.
      That looks set to scupper plans to reunite Koeman with Lyon ace Depay and the Reds’ Wijnaldum who are both in the final years of their contracts and keen on a move to the Nou Camp.
      Liverpool bolstered their midfield, and provided further competition for Wijnaldum, this week with the £25m coup to land Thiago Alcantara from Bayern.

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      Barcelona aim to hijack Bayern Munich’s transfer for Sergino Dest, 19, after Bundesliga giants ‘had agreed a deal’

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      BARCELONA are out to hijack Bayern Munich’s move for Sergino Dest after failing with two bids for Max Aarons.
      A new right-back is on the Blaugrana agenda as Ronald Koeman looks to revamp his aging squad.

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      Sergino Dest is one of Europe’s hottest defensive talentsCredit: Getty – Contributor

      United States international Dest was born in the Netherlands and raised through Ajax’s academy, playing 36 times for the club.

      And his performances have caught the eye of Europe’s biggest teams, including Bayern and Barcelona.
      According to Bild, the Bundesliga champions have agreed personal terms with Dest but are yet to persuade Ajax to sell up.

      That leaves room for Barcelona to make a bid, which Mundo Deportivo believe will focus on a loan deal with an obligation to buy.
      On Saturday, SunSport revealed the Catalans’ desire to sign Dest having failed with two bids for Aarons.
      Norwich rebuffed an offer topping £20million for the 20-year-old despite suffering relegation from the Premier League.
      Reportedly set to leave Barcelona is Nelson Semedo with an unnamed club said to have bid around £40m for the Portuguese defender.

      Replacing Semedo with Dest, 19, would leave the struggling LaLiga giants with a healthy profit with Ajax wanting around £15m for Dest.

      Barcelona are attempting to push down their mega wage bill

      Ajax boss Erik Ten Hag has insisted he would like Dest to remain in Amsterdam, telling reporters on Friday: “He is an Ajax player, he has trained and we are going to prepare for RKC.
      “I can’t say anything about it, there is a lot of interest in all of our players. Dest has developed well so it’s not surprising there is interest.”
      He added: “Bayern Munich is a very nice club in Europe. I focus on Ajax and the development of Ajax.
      “I want [Dest] to stay. If there is a different outcome, we’ll have to change things around.”

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      Barcelona in shock £20m bid for Max Aarons as Norwich TURN DOWN offer for right-back so Catalans move on to Sergino Dest

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      NORWICH have turned down TWO offers from Barcelona for right-back Max Aarons.
      The second offer could have been worth £20million including add-ons but the Championship club are holding out for more.

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      Max Aarons’ move to Barcelona could be off after Norwich rejected two bids for the defenderCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But Aarons, 20, is one of the most wanted young right-backs in Europe and has already interested Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.
      Barcelona are now set to sign their second choice Sergino Dest from Ajax.
      Norwich, relegated from the Premier League, want a guaranteed £20m for Aarons and are refusing to budge on their price.

      They have already sold Jamal Lewis to Newcastle for £15m and are in a stable financial situation.
      Norwich boss Daniel Farke admitted earlier in the month that key players could be sold if “unbelievable” offers are received.
      He said: “Let’s see where we are when the window is closed.
      “At this moment everything is possible in football. Let’s wait because the experience of the past tells you major transfers can happen quite late.

      “I expect it will be getting worse and worse with the speculation and rumours.

      Barcelona boasted the highest wage bill in football ahead of a crucial transfer window at the Camp Nou

      “But as long as the club and these young players are open, honest and transparent with each other then we are pretty clear.
      “We have said we don’t want to sell them unless we get an unbelievable crazy offer and the club has to make a decision. That is the business we are in. But they are fully in our plans.”
      England Under-21 international Aarons was named EFL Young Player of the Year after his breakout campaign of 2018/19, and was one of the Canaries’ bright spots of their single season in the top-flight.

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