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      Chelsea flop Aubameyang becomes league winner for the first time in career after playing just EIGHT MINUTES this season

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      CHELSEA striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has become a league winner – after playing EIGHT MINUTES for Barcelona.The Catalan club were crowned LaLiga champions on Sunday night after a 4-2 away win at rivals Espanyol.
      Before his move to Chelsea in September 2022, Aubameyang sneaked in a single appearance in Barcelona’s team this seasonCredit: EPA
      And Blues flop Aubameyang, 33, will recognised as part of the winning squad despite his very limited involvement in Barcelona’s successful campaign.
      Before his ill-fated move to Chelsea last summer, Aubameyang came off the bench for Jordi Alba in the final few minutes of Barca’s opening league game against Rayo Vallecano.
      That small cameo in the 0-0 draw may alone be enough to earn the striker credit for the league victory, the first of the former Arsenal star’s career.
      In the Premier League a minimum of five league appearances are needed to allow a player to be considered part of the winning squad.
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      But this rule is not the same elsewhere in Europe and means Aubameyang could be included as a league winner in La Liga’s records.
      It would prove to be a silver lining for the star after a dreadful campaign at Chelsea.
      The 33-year-old has made just 21 appearances for the Blues and contributed only three goals.
      He was recruited by his former manager at Dortmund Thomas Tuchel to try and fix Chelsea’s long-standing scoring issues.
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      But within weeks of his arrival, Tuchel would be dismissed and Aubameyang would watch Graham Potter, Bruno and Frank Lampard stand in the dugout over the following months.
      But he still failed to become a permanent fixture for any of those managers and likely won’t be at Stamford Bridge for the arrival of the incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      Few would have predicted such a calamitous spell after the forward’s electric form for Barcelona last season.
      After arriving mid-season from Arsenal, the former Gabon international hit 11 goals in 17 La Liga games.
      The Spanish side have been linked with a move for their ex-striker, who joined in with his former teammates’ celebrations after March’s El Clasico win over Real Madrid. More

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      Barcelona chief says he will ‘do everything we can to bring Lionel Messi back’ ahead of summer transfer pursuit

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      BARCELONA’s president has promised to “do everything” to bring Lionel Messi back to the club.The Argentine legend infuriated Paris Saint-Germain when he missed training for an unsanctioned visit the Middle East with his family recently.
      Barcelona are attempting to bring Lionel Messi back to the clubCredit: Rex
      He was then slapped with a suspension by PSG for the unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia – although they later backed down.
      In his first game back after the incident, the 35-year-old was jeered and whistled by some of the team’s supporters in their 5-0 win over Ajaccio.
      Messi now looks set to depart, along with world-record signing Neymar, who SunSport understands is another target for United, with a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.
      And there is also a host of interest from the MLS in bringing him to the States.
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      However, fresh from clinching the LaLiga title last night with a 4-2 win at Espanyol, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has vowed to try and re-sign the icon.
      He told Jijantes: “We will do everything we can to bring Leo Messi back to Barcelona.”
      Vice-president Rafa Yuste also added to Carrusel: “Messi? He’s a very good friend of many guys who are celebrating La Liga today… I’m sure he is so happy! I would love Messi to come back.”
      And Laporta has also now revealed that to RAC1 he has already been in contact with the superstar.
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      He said: “I spoke with Messi recently, we have a relationship with him.
      “Messi is the best player in the world and any coach would want him in his team. He had some unpleasant incidents with the fans in Paris, I won’t disturb him right now.
      “We exchanged some messages recently. Barca is Messi’s home and Barca can compete with Saudi Arabia and everyone.”
      Messi departed the Nou Camp in 2021 due to the club’s financial difficulties making a new contract impossible.
      He penned a two-year deal with PSG but the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will become a free agent in June. More

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      Messi booed by PSG fans in first match since Saudi trip with team-mate admitting ‘it hurts’ amid Barcelona transfer talk

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      LIONEL MESSI was booed by Paris Saint-Germain fans in his first match back since his unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia.The Argentine legend missed training to visit the Middle East with his family.
      Lionel Messi was jeered by PSG fans versus AjaccioCredit: Rex
      Danilo Pereira has been left saddened by the supporters’ reactionCredit: AP
      Messi was then slapped with a suspension by PSG for the unauthorised trip – although they later backed down.
      In his first game back after the incident, the 35-year-old was jeered and whistled by some of the team’s supporters in their 5-0 win over Ajaccio.
      Team-mate Danilo Pereira was left saddened by the fans’ reaction, saying: “The context is hard, it hurts to see a teammate being whistled.
      “If we have to whistle, we have to whistle the whole team.”
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      Messi travelled to Saudi Arabia to fulfil commercial work as he’s an ambassador for the country’s tourism board.
      Since agreeing the £25million deal last year, he had only been to the nation once.
      Messi’s contract at PSG ends this summer and despite the club having the option to renew it for one-year, he reportedly wants to leave and club are understood to be happy for him to go.
      He has been linked with a return to Barcelona, where he spent 21 years, winning ten LaLiga titles and four Champions Leagues.
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      The Catalan giants are keen to bring him back due to the financial boost he can offer the club as they aim to balance the books amid cash difficulties.
      However, Barca must reduce their wage bill and Messi may have to take a huge pay cut to re-join his former side.
      He has also been linked with a lucrative move to a club in Saudi Arabia. More

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      Barcelona ‘very close to signing Ruben Neves’ with Mendes expected to push Prem star’s dream transfer through

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      BARCELONA are close to signing Wolves star Ruben Neves, according to reports.His agent Jorge Mendes is ready to push through a deal that will see the midfielder secure his dream move.
      Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves is closing in on joining BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Super agent Jorge Mendes is helping facilitate the transferCredit: Reuters
      Neves will replace Barca legend Sergio Busquets, who announced he will quit the club at the end of the season.
      Xavi reportedly prefers to bring in Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi or Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat, but they cannot afford either of them due to ongoing financial troubles.
      Neves is a more cost-effective option and his wages will fit in the club’s salary cap as they look to balance the books, claim Sport.
      Barcelona now await the all-clear from LaLiga after they effectively imposed a transfer ban on them.
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      Yet the Catalan giants are believed to have a plan to work around it and still sign players should league chiefs agree.
      A number of swap deals are being considered this summer with Mendes proposing that Ansu Fati heads in the other direction and joins Wolves.
      The Premier League side are supposedly ready to hand Barca £30million plus Neves for the winger but that offer has not progressed due to Fati wanting to stay at the club.
      Neves sees his contract at Molinuex expire at the end of next season.
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      He has been at Wolves since 2017 after arriving from Porto and captained them regularly.
      The 26-year-old has also been linked with moves to Manchester United and Arsenal.
      Meanwhile, the report also suggests that Franck Kessie and Sergino Dest are set to leave Barca and could also be used in a swap deal. More

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      Fans are just realising why Barcelona’s badge has St George’s cross on it and the bizarre reason they wear red and blue

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      JUST three British players have ever featured for Barcelona.Yet a famous piece of England takes the field with the Spanish giants every time they play.
      Robert Lewandowski is the latest legend to don the iconic colours of BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      The Spanish giants have the St George Cross prominently on their badgeCredit: Roddy Scott – The Sun Glasgow
      And many fans will be surprised to realise just why the Barca badge includes the St George Cross.
      The red cross on a white background is of course the basis for the flag of England.
      But St George is also the patron saint of Georgia and… Catalonia, where he is known as Saint Jordi.
      The reason, however, for Barcelona’s iconic red and blue colours is less saintly.
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      It’s all down to Joan Gamper, the club’s founding president in 1899.
      Gamper, from Switzerland, also set up FC Zurich and supported home-country team FC Basel.
      So he simply adopted Basel’s colours for Barcelona.
      It’s the badge, though, that might intrigue British supporters most.
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      And that symbol is a touch ironic when you consider the incredibly low number of footballers who have swapped the UK for Barca.
      Terry Venables, who later bossed Tottenham and England, signed the first of the trio, Steve Archibald from Spurs, in 1984.
      The Scotland striker won LaLiga in the first of his four seasons at the Nou Camp.
      Next came Gary Lineker from Everton and Manchester United’s Mark Hughes, both in the summer of 1986.
      Lineker bagged 21 goals in his first term, including a hat-trick against Real Madrid.
      But the England hero was sold to Tottenham in 1989 after struggling once Johan Cruyff  became Barca manager.
      And Wales frontman Hughes lasted just one campaign at Barca before a season on loan at Bayern Munich and a return to Old Trafford. More

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      Sergio Busquets ‘to leave Barcelona after 15 seasons with captain most likely to make Saudi free transfer’

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      SERGIO BUSQUETS has reportedly decided to NOT sign an extension at Barcelona and will leave this summer.The 34-year-old club captain, who came through the youth ranks at the Nou Camp, is said to have informed Barca of his decision today.
      Sergio Busquets is reportedly set to depart Barcelona this summerCredit: AP
      The club captain will leave on a free once his contract expires in JuneCredit: Getty
      Marca claims that the Spanish World Cup winner was wary of staying past his prime and did not want to damage his legendary status with a decline in performances.
      And another Spanish publication, SPORT, claims that they have discovered that “Saudi Arabia is positioned as the number one option for Busquets’ new destination”.
      They did also add that he has not yet agreed to join any team in the Middle East, but they did reiterate that he has made his mind up that his time at Barca is over.
      Barcelona boss Xavi, the former midfield partner of Busquets, wanted his skipper to remain with the Catalans after fifteen trophy-laden seasons.
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      But the financially-stricken club were unable to offer him an acceptable proposal.
      An official announcement is set to be made over the coming days ahead of what could be their LaLiga title-clinching game with city rivals Espanyol this weekend regarding his exit.
      And Barcelona will no doubt want to honour one of their most iconic names before the end of the campaign with a final farewell at the Nou Camp.
      Meanwhile, the MLS could also be another potential option on the table for the veteran.
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      His old team-mate Lionel Messi could also move to America with Inter Miami keen on snapping up the Argentine when his contract expires at Paris Saint-Germain in June.
      Busquets has been as influential as ever for Barcelona this term as he chases a ninth LaLiga title with his boyhood club.
      As well as winning both the World Cup and Euros with his country, the star has lifted the Champions League and Fifa Club World Cup on three separate occasions with Barca. More

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      Arsenal want transfer for ANOTHER former Man City ace after taking Jesus and Zinchenko from title rivals

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      ARSENAL want to sign Ferran Torres from Barcelona, according to reports.Torres, 23, joined the La Liga giants in a £55million transfer from Manchester City in December 2021.
      Arsenal are interested in signing TorresCredit: Getty
      Upon his arrival at the Nou Camp, a huge £842m release clause was inserted into his five-and-a-half-year contract.
      However, Barcelona are expected to put the striker up for sale when the summer transfer window opens in order to raise funds for the potential return of club legend Lionel Messi.
      And they will accept far less than his release clause.
      According to TalkSPORT, Arsenal are considering a swoop for Torres.
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      Mikel Arteta is said to be a long-standing admirer of the Spaniard and he is keen to add him to his ranks this summer.
      But the Gunners will face competition from Aston Villa for his signature.
      Torres spent 16 months with City before joining Barcelona.
      During his time at the Etihad he scored 16 goals in 43 appearances and won a Premier League title.
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      Arsenal raided the Cityzens last summer, signing both Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
      Both players have significantly bolstered the squad this season, with the Gunners battling for the Premier League title. More

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      Aubameyang ‘keen to terminate Chelsea deal’ a year early after disaster transfer and take big pay-cut with former club

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      CHELSEA striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is keen to terminate his contract prematurely so that he can return to Barcelona, according to reports.The 33-year-old joined Chelsea in a £10million transfer from the La Liga giants in September, but he has struggled to establish himself as a regular first team starter.
      Aubameyang wants to terminate his Chelsea contractCredit: EPA
      He has been limited to just 21 appearances across all competitions this season having fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge.
      And according to Spanish outlet Sport, he is subsequently eager to terminate his contract.
      Aubameyang wants leave Chelsea so that he can return to Barcelona when the summer transfer window opens.
      However, the La Liga leaders will have to manage their financial issues before facilitating another move for the striker.
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      Barcelona need to make up a financial deficit by selling several players, meaning they will struggle to buy new players unless the adequate funds are found.
      Should Aubameyang become a free agent he will be able to join for nothing, although he will likely have to accept a huge pay cut.
      The striker joined Barcelona at the beginning of 2022 after his Arsenal contract was terminated due to a series of disciplinary issues.
      He scored 13 goals in 24 appearances in Spain, but he fell down the pecking order after Robert Lewandowski joined the club.
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      Aubameyang is not the only Chelsea player that has been linked with a move to Barcelona ahead of the summer transfer window.
      Xavi is also said to be plotting a move for N’Golo Kante.
      The Frenchman’s contract expires next month, so as things stand he will become a free agent in July. More