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      ‘I lost my identity’ – Zlatan Ibrahimovic says his one season at Barcelona was ‘worst memory’ of stunning career

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC claims playing for Barcelona was the “worst memory” of his glittering career.The Swedish legend, 41, believes he “lost his identity” in his only season at the Nou Camp, under Pep Guardiola in 2009-10.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic was discontented playing for Spanish giants Barcelona, a brief spell which came between successful periods with Inter and AC MilanCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Striker Ibrahimovic now cuts a relaxed figure in his second spell with AC Milan but has been out injured for several monthsCredit: AP
      But Ibrahimovic says he regained his swagger once he left and “conquered the world”.
      The former Manchester United striker is now in his second spell with AC Milan, albeit out until the new year following an ACL knee injury.
      And he suggested Barcelona was the one place where he was not his true self.
      He told France’s Canal Plus TV: “My worst memory? I think it was Barcelona, but not for football. 
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      “Yes I disappointed myself. I did things differently. I thought twice before acting and I disappointed myself. 
      “I lost my identity there. Afterwards, I found it again, and that allowed me to conquer the world.”
      Ibrahimovic arrived at Barca after three Serie A titles in a row with Inter.
      And in fact his domestic record in his sole campaign in Spain was decent enough, including 22 goals in 46 games.
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      The 121-cap hero did not explain the reasons behind his Nou Camp woes but has previously revealed he had problems with Guardiola.
      He told Sky Sports Italia in 2017: “I’d walk into a room and he’d walk out. I’d go to meet him and he’d go somewhere else. 
      “I understood that there was something beyond football.
      “The problem was his, it was he who hadn’t solved the problem with me. 
      “I remember on my first day, he told me that the Barcelona players didn’t turn up to training in Ferraris or Porsches.  
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      “He’d already judged me then, but if you don’t know a person then you can’t judge them.  
      “He wasn’t the worst coach I’d worked under, but he was certainly the most immature because a man solves his problems.” More

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      Barcelona interested in Benjamin Pavard transfer with Bayern Munich full back’s contract expiring in 2024

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      BARCELONA are considering making a move for Bayern Munich star Benjamin Pavard, according to reports.The right-back’s contract at the German champions expires in 2024 and he supposedly would like to leave the club.
      Benjamin Pavard is reportedly ready to leave Bayern Munich with his deal running outCredit: Getty
      Barcelona are keen to sign a full-back with nobody consistently nailing down the spot in the starting XI this season.
      Sergi Roberto has featured 11 times on the right side of the defence this campaign but his contract ends at the end of this season.
      Former Arsenal ace Hector Bellerin was signed by Barca in the summer to play there but he has made just four appearances since arriving at the Nou Camp.
      Jules Kounde has had to fill in at right-back despite predominately being a centre-back.
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      Xavi reportedly sees adding a new full-back to the squad as a priority and Pavard could be his first choice, claim outlet Sport, after scoring against his potential new employers.
      The 26-year-old has starred for Bayern since joining them in 2019.
      He has featured 136 times winning the Bundesliga three times and the Champions League once.
      But the French World Cup winner is ready to quit the club in the summer in seek of a new challenge.
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      If a deal for Pavard does not materialise then they could potentially turn their attention to Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot.
      Barcelona could be set for another busy window at the end of the season amid talks regarding legend Lionel Messi and a plethora of midfielders.
      Messi could be set to join Inter Miami and is reportedly ignoring calls from Barcelona who want to bring him ‘home’.
      The Catalan giants have also been linked with Jorginho, Bruno Guimaraes and Ruben Neves. More

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      Man Utd face losing in-form Diogo Dalot as super-agent Jorge Mendes ‘endorses’ move to Barcelona next summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Diogo Dalot’s agent Jorge Mendes is working on moving him to Barcelona, according to reports.The Portuguese ace has been in superb form this season, drawing special praise from Gary Neville last weekend.
      Diogo Dalot is enjoying his best season at Man UnitedCredit: Getty
      Jorge Mendes is reportedly keen to move Dalot to BarcelonaCredit: Reuters
      Dalot’s contract is set to expire in the summer, with Barcelona among a host of teams interested in securing his signature for free.
      According to Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo, Mendes has offered Dalot to Barca, a club he has an “exquisite relationship” with.
      The super-agent has “backed” and “personally endorsed” a move to the LaLiga giants for his client, despite the right-back enjoying his best season at Man United to date.
      Asked about his future after the 1-0 win over West Ham last weekend, Dalot was noncommittal.
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      He told Sky Sports: “I don’t think it’s the time to think about my contract situation.
      “We’re in the process to improve our game as team.
      “I love to play for Man United as I always try to show. I’m happy – this is the most important thing.”
      Following the win over the Hammers last weekend, Man United icon Neville praised the Red Devils’ defence.
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      He said: “They’ve all contributed. They’re all going to (David) De Gea but Dalot, (Lisandro) Martinez, (Harry) Maguire and De Gea in that last 15-20 minutes were outstanding.
      “(David) Moyes must wonder what he needs to do to win a game at Old Trafford. He can’t believe it.”
      Dalot, 23, has started every game this season under Erik ten Hag.
      His form has seen Aaron Wan-Bissaka frozen out at Old Trafford.
      Barca, meanwhile, have used a number of players at right-back this term – including Jules Kounde, Sergi Roberto, Hector Bellerin and Alejandro Balde.
      Hector Bellerin has played at right-back for Barcelona this seasonCredit: Rex More

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      Lionel Messi ‘ignoring calls from Barcelona’ with old club desperate to seal return despite Inter Miami transfer talks

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      LIONEL MESSI is IGNORING calls from Barcelona as he holds talks over a sensational transfer to Inter Miami, reports suggest. The legendary Argentine has been linked with a switch to the MLS side when his current contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires in the summer.
      Lionel Messi is said to be ignoring phone calls from Barcelona’s presidentCredit: Getty
      This is despite the clear desire of former club Barcelona to bring him back – with their season once again threatening to capitulate.
      And according to Spanish outlet Sport, Messi has even been ignoring phone calls from a close negotiator to club president Joan Laporta – which would doubtless come as a huge blow to their ambitions.
      Messi, 35, seems to have finally hit his stride in Paris, with 12 goals and 13 assists in just 17 games this season.
      And while PSG would also like to keep him for longer, most reports on Messi’s future see it pointing elsewhere.
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      Inter owner David Beckham hinted at a possible move for Messi months ago.
      With this plan now out in the open the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and PSG star’s MLS franchise is said to be growing “increasingly confident” about securing Messi’s services.
      Miami already plays host to a $9million apartment for Messi, who previously admitted a desire to one day play in America.
      Messi has confirmed that the Qatar World Cup would be his final appearance at the tournament.
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      And as fate would have it, his 1000th career appearance could well be the final – though he would need to miss a few games between now and then to make that coincidence a reality.
      He “scared millions” earlier this month after going down and appearing to be injured – only for him to tie up his laces instead.
      The former Barca man recently overtook the record of Brazilian great Pele for the most goals and assists ever. More

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      Barcelona line up Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes transfer after admitting defeat in pursuit of Man City’s Bernardo Silva

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      BARCELONA will switch their sights to Bruno Guimaraes after admitting defeat in their bid to land Bernardo Silva.The Spaniards spent six months targeting Manchester City star Bernardo, and there were fears he would press for a move to the Nou Camp.
      Bruno Guimaraes has become a transfer target for BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      But Barca were priced out by City’s £80million valuation and Guimaraes now tops their wanted list.
      The Brazilian only left Lyon for Newcastle in a £35m switch in January, but is already a Toon hero.
      In his 27 games for the club, he has already registered seven goals.
      While he is expected to feature in Brazil’s World Cup squad in Qatar.
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      Newcastle would like to give him a new £200,000-a-week deal and chiefs say they would knock back any Guimaraes bids.
      Yet for all their wealth, Toon sporting director Dan Ashworth admitted their £210m spending spree is unsustainable, and they will eventually “have to trade.”
      “Absolutely I do not want to sell Bruno,” he told The Times.
      “He is a top player and a really important part of this journey. Again, I go back to, we try to manage our talent properly, we try to give them the part of the journey, part of the vision, part of building something and the connecting with the city and the supporters you’ve seen.”
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      Now Barca plan to test Newcastle’s resolve.
      Guimaraes, himself has revealed he is settled in the North-East and wants to become a club legend.
       “I feel at home,” he told Sky Sports.
      “The experience I’ve had here has been amazing. Yes, sometimes it can be difficult to leave the house because everybody recognises me!
      “But they [the fans] are always so friendly, so loving, not just with me but with everyone in my family. It’s always nice when there are teams looking at you, but my plan is just to do my best at Newcastle. The rest, I leave with my agent.
      “I have three or four years of contract left. It’s so long. I swear I’m not thinking about other things. My focus now is just on Newcastle and the World Cup. There is a long way to go. I love playing here, I love to bond with the fans, and I want to become a legend here.” More

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      Barcelona ‘want Messi in shock January transfer return’ as Xavi desperately needs PSG superstar to save flagging season

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      BARCELONA chiefs will make a desperate attempt to sign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain in January, according to reports.Messi, 35, has been linked with a sensational return to the Nou Camp for several months.
      Messi could return to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Reports initially suggested that he would re-sign for the La Liga giants on a free transfer next summer.
      But, following Barcelona’s disastrous 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich on Wednesday – which subsequently saw the club crash out of the Champions League – Xavi is now eager to reunite with Messi in January.
      According to Spanish outlet Sport, Barcelona chiefs are hoping to re-sign Messi as soon as possible.
      However, it could prove to be a challenge to separate him from PSG.
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      The Ligue 1 champions are determined to keep the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner in Paris until his contract expires in June 2023.
      Furthermore, Barcelona’s financial issues could potentially prevent the club from securing a deal.
      Messi was forced out of the Nou Camp in 2021 because Barcelona could not afford to keep him.
      He signed a two-year deal with PSG as a result which is believed to be worth a staggering £700,000-a-week.
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      Messi scored 672 goals and assisted 303 during his sensational 17-year spell with Barcelona.
      He also helped the club to four Champions League titles, 10 La Liga titles and three Club World Cups. More

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      Jorginho ‘makes Barcelona commitment’ with Chelsea star ‘to refuse all transfer offers until hearing Catalans’ proposal’

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      JORGINHO has made a transfer commitment to Barcelona, according to reports.And it is said the midfielder will refuse everything until he hears the offer from the Nou Camp.
      Jorginho is interested in a move to Barcelona next yearCredit: PA
      Jorginho is set to become a free agent in the summer when his Chelsea contract expires.
      According to Sport in Spain, he is determined to hold back on making any decisions so he can assess the possibility of heading to Barca.
      However, he wants his future all sorted by January – but will have a month off in three weeks due to Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup.
      Despite the Spanish giant’s financial chaos – the club are in £1billion of doubt – and spending £150million in the summer, Barcelona are still hopeful of adding new additions in 2023.
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      Director of football Mateu Alemany has identified out-of-contract players as the ideal signings to bring them in on a cut-price deal.
      And 30-year-old Jorginho fits the bill.
      It is reported the Italian international’s agent Joao Santos has already met with Barcelona to discuss a possible deal.
      However, signing Jorginho depends on a variety of factors – namely the futures of midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Sergio Busquets and whether or not Barca go back in for Bernardo Silva.
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      There is also interest in Jorginho from Juventus – four-and-a-half years after the central midfielder left Serie A side Napoli to join Chelsea for £57.4m.
      In his four seasons at Stamford Bridge, he has racked up more than 200 appearances and won the Champions League, Europa League, Super Cup and Club World Cup – as well as the Euros with Italy.
      Jorginho could still stay at Chelsea, though, if the Blues make a new offer.
      He has already allegedly rejected one contract as he wants improved £150,000-a-week wages. More

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      Bayern Munich stars party the night away in Barcelona nightclub after humiliating Catalans 3-0 in Champions League

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      BAYERN MUNICH rubbed even more salt into Barceona’s wounds after dumping them out of the Champions League – by partying in a local nightclub.The German champions eliminated Xavi’s troops from Europe’s elite club competition on Wednesday night with a 3-0 victory at the Nou Camp.
      After humiliating Barcelona at the Camp Nou AGAIN, the Bayern squad ended up in Shôko, a nightclub in the City. 👀🕺🏾 pic.twitter.com/UivwA19Huy— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) October 28, 2022

      Bayern Munich ran riot against Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Wednesday nightCredit: GETTY
      And they partied it up in the City hours after the match
      The players were all smiles as they partied the night away
      The Bayern stars seemed to enjoy themselves in a VIP section at Shoko nightclub
      And after taking their tally against the La Liga giants to a whopping 20 goals in their last five clashes, Bayern stars decided to live it up in the popular Shoko nightclub.
      Video footage of several of the squad enjoying themselves in what looked to be like a VIP area started doing the rounds on social media a few hours after the match.
      The players were, unsurprisingly, in a jovial mood after their demolition of the Catalans.
      Footy fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “Bayern making sure Barca pay for what [Lionel] Messi did to [Jerome] Boateng.”
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      Another said: “Well deserved.”
      And another said: “That’s a violation.”
      And another said: “Bayern regularly embarrass Barca.”
      Goals from Sadio Mane, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Benjamin Pavard saw Bayern claim top spot in Group C.
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      It also condemned Barcelona to another stint of Europa League football.
      After the match, Xavi said: “We have to face the reality.
      “I already said that we have to grow little by little and today there were good things.
      “Today we did not compete on their level. In Munich, we were better, but today we didn’t compete.
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      “Today Bayern was better. Just as we were better in Munich and we should have won, today they were better.
      “The group was very complicated and everything happened to us in the Champions League.” More