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      Ansu Fati’s dad holds showdown talks with Barcelona amid Man Utd transfer interest with star unhappy

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      CRUNCH talks have reportedly been held over the future of Barcelona’s Ansu Fati as rumours of interest from Manchester United persist. The 20-year-old was once among Europe’s most highly-rated young stars before a series of injuries held him back.
      Ansu Fati’s future is up in the air at the Nou CampCredit: Rex
      There is now serious speculation over his future this summer amid reports that agent Jorge Mendes has offered Fati to “half of Europe”.
      The winger’s father, Bori Fati, is reported to have had a meeting with Barcelona representatives where they discussed the ace’s future.
      The meeting reportedly lasted an hour with director of football Mateu Alemany and sporting advisor Jordi Cruyff believed to be present.
      Sport report that Fati is unsettled and is considering his future.
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      This is despite the attacker appearing in all but two of Barcelona’s league games this season.
      He has three goals and three assists from his 24 matches this season as he enjoys his first campaign without serious injury concerns in years.
      Fati’s contract runs until 2027 which would ease any immediate pressure on Barca to sell up.
      But there is interest in the star with reports linking Man United with a summer swoop.
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      The Spanish international could further strengthen the Red Devils’ options on the flanks for next season and could compete with the likes of Marcus Rashford, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho for a starting berth.
      But other Premier League clubs are believed to be interested as well with reports claiming Arsenal and Liverpool are keeping an eye on Fati.
      The situation is further complicated by Barcelona’s financial issues which could leave the Catalan club needing to sell some big names in the next transfer window. More

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      Aubameyang ‘willing to accept a minimum salary’ to end Chelsea nightmare and return to cash-strapped Barcelona

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG is reportedly willing to accept a huge wage cut to return to Barcelona.The striker is under contract with Chelsea until 2024 but the Blues are believed to be open to terminating his contract.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is happy to accept a massive wage cut to join BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      Aubameyang has played just 18 games since arriving from Barca for £10million last summer.
      A return of three goals has led to the 33-year-old being frozen out, and he could return to the Nou Camp at the end of the season.
      According to Sport, Aubameyang is willing to accept a minimum salary at Barcelona, who are still in financial difficulty.
      The cash-strapped club were fined £700,000 for breaching Financial Fair Play rules after exceeding salary limits for the free signings of Dani Alves and Andreas Christensen, plus Ronald Araujo’s contract extension.
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      That means they may not be able to get anywhere close to the reported £160,000 a week Aubameyang earns at Chelsea.
      But Aubameyang appears to have an affinity to the club and was warmly welcomed back into the dressing room after he watched Barca beat Real Madrid 2-1 in El Classico last week.
      He posed for photos with a delighted Ferran Torres and would likely be a welcome signing after he scored 13 goals in 23 games for the Blaugurana last season.
      Manager Xavi admitted he was sad to see Aubameyang leave after he helped his side qualify for the Champions League.
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      He said: “I feel bad because he helped us a lot. He was an example on and off the pitch.”
      Barcelona reportedly tried to re-sign the Gabon international in January but LaLiga rules prevent a player being registered three different times in one season. More

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      Bizarre Gavi case deepens as LaLiga REMOVE him from Barcelona squad on website and he could become free agent in July

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      BARCELONA’s dispute with LaLiga over Gavi has escalated with the league’s website removing the midfielder from Barcelona’s squad.It comes days after the registration row played out in court as the Catalan club lost their bid to register the star.
      Gavi has become wrapped into Barcelona’s financial problemsCredit: Getty
      It is feared Gavi could even become a free agent if Barcelona do not get on top of their financial issues.
      LaLiga have refused to register the 18-year-old’s new contract after Barca were deemed to have surpassed their spending limit beyond the end of the season.
      The club have repeatedly tried to have this verdict overturned.
      Now the league have removed Gavi from Barca’s squad list on their website in another sign of the deepening dispute.
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      Gavi is still able to play for Barcelona but is under a youth contract until the issue is settle
      It opens up the possibility of the Spanish club potentially having to unregister the youngster and open the door to other clubs trying to swoop for him as a free agent.
      The Nou Camp club had thought the departures of Memphis Depay and Gerard Pique would allow them to register Gavi.
      But they are now set to have to explore the option of letting more stars leave to balance the books.
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      While things off the pitch continue to be challenging, manager Xavi has managed to spark a turnaround with results.
      The dramatic win over title rivals Real Madrid just before the international break has put the side 12 points clear at the top.
      But improvement will be needed in Europe after Barcelona crashed out the Champions League group stages for the second year in a row before losing to Manchester United in the Europa League. More

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      Ex-Arsenal star Mesut Ozil snubbed Barcelona for Real Madrid thanks to ‘disappointing’ Pep Guardiola

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      MESUT OZIL has revealed that a “disappointing” experience with Pep Guardiola led to him snubbing Barcelona in favour of Real Madrid.The former Arsenal winger announced he is hanging up his boots at the age of 34 on Thursday.
      Mesut Ozil has blamed Pep Guardiola for him snubbing Barcelona back in 2010Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      He says Jose Mourinho went all out to get him to sign for Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Ozil decided to call time on his career midway through Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir’s season.
      He thanked all of the clubs he played for, including the Gunners and Real Madrid, but admitted that injuries in recent months had taken their toll.
      Ozil’s retirement brings to an end a career stacked with trophies, with the playmaker once regarded as the best No10 in world football.
      Bursting onto the scene with Schalke in 2006, Ozil became a certified Bundesliga star when he joined Werder Bremen in 2008.
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      But it was his epic performances for Germany at the 2010 World Cup which secured a £13million move to Real Madrid that same summer.
      However, it could all have been very different if the then Barcelona manager Guardiola had made a bit more effort to meet him.
      Speaking to Marca about his exit from Werder Bremen, he revealed: “That was a decision between Real Madrid and Barcelona. And in the end it was not a matter of money.
      “I don’t know if this is known, but I visited Madrid and Barcelona at that time and the difference was Jose Mourinho.
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      “Mou gave me a VIP visit to Real Madrid. He took me to see the stadium and all the trophies they had won. That gave me goosebumps.
      “The visit in Barcelona was less enthusiastic and what was more disappointing is that Pep Guardiola didn’t bother to meet me.
      “Before that trip I really liked Barcelona’s style of football and I could really imagine playing with them, but Madrid went all out.
      “So Jose Mourinho was without a doubt the most important factor in my decision. After my visits, my decision was one hundred percent clear: I wanted to be a Madridista.”
      Ozil won the LaLiga crown and the Copa del Rey during his time in the Spanish capital before Arsenal came calling.
      The Gunners paid £42.5m for Ozil in 2013, with him quickly becoming an Emirates cult hero.
      Ozil ended up with 44 goals in 254 for Arsenal, winning an incredible three FA Cups in four years.
      And it was during this time that he lifted the World Cup with Germany at Brazil 2014.
      But back at Arsenal, Ozil started to find his minutes limited under Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta following Arsene Wenger’s exit.
      And Ozil eventually moved to Turkey with Fenerbahce in January 2021 after having his contract terminated.
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      Ozil lasted 18 months with the Istanbul giants before joining city rivals Basaksehir last summer.
      But he failed to score in just eight appearances for his new side before calling time on his career, last playing in a Super Lig defeat to Kayserispor on February 2.
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      I’m a Real Madrid legend and beating Barcelona was like an orgasm – but losing gave me nightmares

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      REAL MADRID legend Mesut Ozil has such fond memories of his El Clasico showdowns that he insists beating Barcelona was like an “orgasm”.Former Arsenal superstar Ozil rolled credits on his 18-year career at the age of 34 due to recent injuries that have taken their toll on him.
      Real Madrid legend Mesut Ozil believes he played in the best era for El Clasico matchesCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Real Madrid hero Mesut Ozil insists beating Barcelona felt like an “orgasm”Credit: Reuters
      And the ex-playmaker is now looking back at his celebrated career that saw him win the LaLiga and Copa del Rey trophies with Real, four FA Cups with the Gunners as well as the 2014 World Cup with Germany.
      But the German has a soft spot for the legendary clashes he had with Barcelona during his time under Jose Mourinho at Los Blancos.
      The former attacking midfielder insists he lived the “best period” with some brutal encounters that included stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi fighting it out from the first until the last second.
      The ex-Werder Bremen midfielder remembers the humiliating 5-0 loss to Pep Guardiola’s Barca in 2010 as well as all the “orgasmic” victories.
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      Ozil told Marca: “I think I lived through the best period of the Clasicos, Madrid-Barca at its peak.
      “Up to the Champions League semi-finals. They were parties that had it all. It was Mou [Mourinho] against Pep, Cristiano against Messi…
      “Nowadays El Clasico has lost intensity and emotion, I would say.
      “Beating Barcelona at that time was like an orgasm, because they were incredibly strong games.
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      “I also have to say that our 5-0 defeat in LaLiga in 2010 was one of my biggest nightmares on the pitch.
      “I have played many games, many derbies, but I think there will be nothing like those Clasicos.”
      Ozil joined Real from Werder Bremen in 2010 after a stunning World Cup campaign and spent three years at the Santiago Bernabeu before his move to Arsenal.
      The former Schalke star amassed a total of 27 goals and 81 assists in 159 appearances with the Madrid giants.
      Ozil has enjoyed four wins against Barcelona but also endured six losses in 16 matches during his time at Real. More

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      Arsenal fall behind Leeds in transfer race for ‘the next Riyad Mahrez’ with wonderkid set for Barcelona exit

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      ARSENAL have fallen behind Leeds United in their battle for ‘the next Riyad Mahrez’, according to reports.Despite the Whites being dangerously close to the bottom three, they are still looking at targets for next season.
      The 18-year-old Ilias Akhomach is reportedly close to signing a 4-year deal with LeedsCredit: EPA
      Leeds find themselves lagging 13 places behind Arsenal in the Premier League, but reports in Spain claim they are close to beating them to the signing of Barcelona wonderkid Ilias Akhomach.
      The teen won’t renew his relationship with Barcelona, instead looking to join a new club for next season with Sevilla, Club Brugge and AC Milan among those linked.
      He is out of contract in the summer.
      While the Gunners have been closely following the skilful winger, Leeds have apparently pulled out a lead, having been in advanced negotiations to sign Akhomach.
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      Spanish outlet El Chiringuito even claim Leeds have agreed a four-year deal with the 18-year-old, who has impressed with his stunning talent on the pitch.
      Akhomach has had a string of solid displays for Barcelona’s second string, earning comparisons to Manchester City ace Mahrez.
      He even got a call-up to the first team during the 2021-22 season, where he ended up making three appearances for the Catalan giants.
      His entourage are confident that Leeds will stave off relegation, but if they do drop to the Championship then he will STILL sign with them, according to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
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      The team managed to pull themselves back up the table after a win over Wolves last weekend.
      Arsenal may be set to miss out on the Akhomach, but they have been tipped to land some other big names.
      Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda is rumoured to be leaving for Arsenal in a £13million winter move, and West Ham captain Declan Rice is another key target for the Gunners this summer according to reports. More

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      Sergio Aguero gives major update on Lionel Messi’s future and reveals next transfer with star likely to quit PSG

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      LIONEL MESSI will return to Barcelona, according to Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero’s prediction.Messi is likely to quit Paris Saint-Germain with his contract running out in June, despite his deal having an option to extend by a further year.
      Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi is likely to leave in JuneCredit: EPA
      Sergio Aguero believes Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain for BarcelonaCredit: PA
      However, Aguero doesn’t expect his former Argentina team-mate to extend his hapless PSG stint and instead believes there is a “50 per cent chance” he is going back to the Nou Camp.
      The former striker insists the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner should retire at “home” with the Blaugrana.
      The 34-year-old, who was forced to retire two years ago as a Barcelona player due to a heart condition, has urged club president Joan Laporta to do everything he can to bring Messi back.
      Aguero told Kings League: “My feeling is that there is a 50 per cent chance that Leo Messi will return at Barca.
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      “I think that Leo should retire at Barca. Barcelona is his home, he has to finish his career here.
      “Laporta has to make an effort in bringing back Leo.”

      Messi’s future is currently uncertain even though he led Argentina to World Cup glory in the winter.
      Barcelona are keen to have their record goalscorer back but their mounting financial woes are a significant obstacle.
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      The 35-year-old amassed a staggering 672 goals and 303 assists in 778 appearances during his glittering 17-year stint in Catalonia.
      However, Messi left in 2021 when his contract expired as Barcelona could not agree new terms with the player, who agreed to take a pay cut, due to LaLiga’s salary cap rules.
      The Argentine legend then joined PSG where he has amassed a total of 29 goals and 32 assists in 66 appearances but has still struggled to establish the reigning French champions as an elite club. More

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      Two-time Champions League winner once dubbed ‘next Messi’ retires at 32 and turns focus to completely different sport

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      EX-BARCELONA hero Bojan Krkic has found a Nou gear – after quitting football at 32 to enjoy cycling.The two-time Champion League winner once dubbed the “new Messi” says his dreams are as powerful as the one he had aged 10 – to play for Barca.
      Bojan Krkic won LaLiga four times and the Champions League twice during three spells with Barca but is now retiring as a playerCredit: Reuters
      Spanish forward Bojan bowed out as a footballer with two years at Vissel KobeCredit: AFP
      The bike fan, who played for Stoke from 2014-2019, left Japanese club Vissel Kobe in January.
      And now the one-cap Spaniard has confirmed his retirement as a player, days after Barcelona legend Gerard Pique leaked the news by mistake.
      Bojan revealed he agonised over his decision but now plans to have fun trail riding.
      He posted on Instagram: “After traveling around the world, I return to my home to communicate to you one of the most deliberate, difficult and, at the same time, most important decisions of my life: I stop being a professional footballer because I feel that I have to start a new phase. 
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      “And I do it with the same enthusiasm as that 10-year-old boy who dreamed of playing at the Camp Nou with the Barça first team. Never stop dreaming. Never stop smiling. Thanks!”
      Bojan won LaLiga four times in the second of his three spells at the Nou Camp, also playing for Roma and Montreal Impact, plus having loan spells with AC Milan, Ajax, Mainz 05 and Alaves.
      And he’ll use much of his new free time for gravel cycling.
      Former Barcelona team-mate Andres Iniesta has joined him in promoting a new cycling brand, Guava.
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      Bojan said: “It is a good way to combine sport and social activity.
      “I could participate soon to be in some races. I’m going to prepare for it.
      “I have always liked the bike, even as a means of transportation, but for about five years I have loved gravel. Whenever I can, I go out to do my routes.” More