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      ‘The baby is back’ – Hector Bellerin pictured at boyhood club Barcelona for first time after free transfer from Arsenal

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      HECTOR BELLERIN has arrived back at Barcelona following his transfer from Arsenal.The Spain international completed a free transfer to the La Liga giants on Thursday – ending his 11-year love affair with the Gunners.
      Barcelona announced the signing of Hector Bellerin on a free transfer on ThursdayCredit: FC BARCELONA
      The former Arsenal man was spotted at the Nou Camp on FridayCredit: FC BARCELONA
      Bellerin was a product of Barcelona’s academyCredit: FC BARCELONA
      And the full-back was spotted arriving at the Nou Camp on Friday.
      Barcelona’s official Twitter account tweeted a video of the 27-year-old in the stadium this afternoon.
      Bellerin said: “Hey Culers, I’m back in Barcelona. Visca el Barca (Long live Barca).”
      A Barcelona fan account shared an image of the Spain international wearing a club polo shirt with the accompanying caption: “The baby is back!”
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      Bellerin joined Arsenal from Barcelona’s academy at the age of 16 and went on to make 239 appearances for the north Londoners.
      Leaving the Emirates wasn’t easy for the defender, who said in a statement: “Hello Gunners.
      “Feels like it was only a couple of years ago when I touched down in London for the very first time.
      “From day one I truly felt at home and I’ve said time and time again how this city has shaped me into who I am, and how much I owe it.
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      “It’s with a lot of sadness that today I say goodbye to this club, the fans, the staff, the players and our family all together.
      “There’s been highs, so high, and lows, so low, but I’ve enjoyed thoroughly every single experience I’ve lived with you Gunners.
      “It’s not always been easy being an Arsenal player these past 11 years, but it’s always been an honour to carry the weight of this badge and defend it almost 250 times in front of you all.
      “I want to thank Arsene, Francis, the late Steve Rowley, Steve Bould, Neil Banfield, Unai Emery, Freddie Ljungberg and Mikel.
      “Thank you to the staff who work tirelessly for us to have it all ready when we step onto the pitch.
      “Physios, conditioning coaches, doctors, chefs, kit men, cleaners, security, and everyone else who is a part of this family.
      “Thank you to the players who have made my time here unforgettable.
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      “And most importantly, thank you Gunners, thank you for your continued support throughout all these years, for how supportive you were in the good and the bad, for how enjoyable it’s been to play in this beautiful stadium and for sharing together every single step of this journey of mine.
      “With the sadness of a goodbye, but the excitement of a new beginning, I say to you all THANK YOU. Once a Gunner, always a Gunner.”
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      Man City fans all say the same thing as it emerges Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta’s son supports them

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      MANCHESTER CITY supporters are all saying the same thing after Andres Iniesta confirmed that his son supports the Cityzens.The Barcelona legend played with and later for current Etihad boss Pep Guardiola during his illustrious career at the Nou Camp.
      Andreas Iniesta’s latest Insta snap has revealed his boy is a Man City fanCredit: Instagram @andresiniesta8
      The Spaniard, who lifted the European Championship twice and the World Cup for his country, won countless honours at the LaLiga giants.
      He tasted Champions League success on four occasions as well as winning the domestic title nine times before his departure to join Japanese J-League club Vissel Kobe, who he now captains.
      Iniesta has just returned to the Far East after enjoying his summer break, and as he shared a photo of he and his family arriving back in Japan, he also revealed his young boy is a City fan.
      The youngster was pictured wearing the Premier League side’s colours in the snap the icon posted on Instagram, and City fans quickly urged the club to snap up the child to their academy.
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      One commented: “He’s our future best midfielder!”
      Another said: “Get him signed up.”
      A fellow supporter wrote: “Bring him to Manchester ASAP.”
      As another said: “He’ll play for us.”
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      Speculation mounted back in 2018 that Iniesta would be reuniting with Guardiola at City after he announced that he was ending his 16-year stay at Barcelona.
      However, his refusal to play against the Catalans ultimately scuppered any move.
      He said: “Pep sent me messages yes, but there are some reports that I don’t understand.
      “I won’t play against Barcelona. My time in elite football ends at Barca.”
      Since arriving from Barcelona four years ago, Iniesta has chipped in with 26 goals in 126 games where he has been a key figure.
      He has won both the Emperor’s Cup – the Japanese equivalent to the FA Cup – as well as the Japanese Super Cup where he scored in the penalty shootout victory against Yokohama F. Marinos.
      Those trophies are the only pieces of silverware that Vissel Kobe have claimed in their 56-year history but his love affair could soon be about to change with the club sitting second bottom of the table with just nine games to go. More

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      Aubameyang arrives in London to complete Chelsea medical ahead of £12m transfer with Alonso joining Barcelona

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG has arrived in London to complete a £12million Chelsea transfer with Marcos Alonso set to go the other way.The Blues agreed a deal with Barcelona for the forward Aubameyang, who has worked with Tuchel previously at Borussia Dortmund.

      Aubameyang arrived in London for a Chelsea medical on Thursday nightCredit: Sky Sports News
      The Blues latest offer is worth £12m plus AlonsoCredit: Rex
      Alonso is a long-time target of BarcaCredit: Getty
      And Sky Sports footage shows Aubameyang, 33, has arrived in England in order to complete the deal.
      The video shows the ex-Arsenal striker getting out of a taxi in the capital with his representatives.
      The Blues are proposing a two-year contract for Aubameyang with the option for a third.
      But the extension depends on the player’s performances during the second year of his contract.
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      All parties are confident of finalising the move before the transfer window slams shut on Thursday evening.
      The Blues have been in the market for a forward following the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner and have finally got the man they wanted.
      Academy product Armando Broja is the only recognised striker in Thomas Tuchel’s first team but Kai Havertz is preferred to lead the line.
      A move to London may suit the Aubameyang family after their Catalonia home was broken into at the weekend.
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      Aubameyang was smashed on the chin with an iron bar, breaking his jaw, while trying to protect his wife and two children from the robbers.
      He is set to be out of action for a number of weeks and could potentially undergo surgery.
      Going under the knife would see him return to action sooner than waiting for his jaw to heal naturally.
      Long-time servant Alonso will go the other way back to his homeland.
      Barca will be pleased to have Alonso a part of the deal having tracked the left-back, 31, all summer. More

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      Frenkie de Jong saga finally over with Man Utd and Chelsea snubbed by Barcelona midfielder who ‘never wavered’ on choice

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      THE Frenkie de Jong transfer saga is finally over – with the Barcelona midfielder staying put. The Dutchman, 25, was a high priority on the transfer wish lists for Manchester United and Chelsea throughout the summer.
      Frenkie de Jong will be staying put at Barcelona after a transfer sagaCredit: Getty
      Barcelona were open to selling the ex-Ajax man with a fee of around £73million agreed with the Red Devils and a £350,000-a-week contract on the table.
      However, De Jong snubbed United because he did not want to sign for the Europa League club while Chelsea, despite being able to offer Champions League football, were also unable to secure a deal.
      As reported by Fabrizio Romano, De Jong “never changed his mind” on his desire to stay at the Nou Camp.
      The 44-cap Netherlands international joined Barca in 2019 for £65m and expressed his delight at playing for his dream club.
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      However, the LaLiga giants – who already owe him millions in deferred wages – slapped him with an ultimatum to either leave or take a major pay cut.
      But despite the financial problems, Barcelona and De Jong appear to have repaired the damage to the relationship.
      The star, under contract until 2026, has featured in all three league games so far this season – albeit starting just once.
      Barca face Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Viktoria Plzen in a brutal Champions League group.
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      After it became clear he would miss out on De Jong, new Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag turned his attention to Barca’s rival Real Madrid and splashed up to £70m on Casemiro to bolster his midfield instead.
      Christian Eriksen has also arrived at Old Trafford and Chelsea signed Carney Chukwuemeka.
      Ross Barkley was released while Billy Gilmour is poised for a £9m transfer to Brighton, leaving Thomas Tuchel short on midfield options.
      But reports suggest Denis Zakaria is having a medical in Turin over a loan move from Juventus. More

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      Martin Braithwaite brutally axed by Barcelona and shipped to Espanyol with striker’s bizarre spell at Nou Camp ended

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      BARCELONA have released Martin Braithwaite just hours before the transfer window slams shut. It means the 31-year-old’s unusual spell at the Catalan giants comes to an end as he joins cross-city rivals Espanyol.
      Martin Braithwaite had fallen out of favour at Barcelona and has joined EspanyolCredit: AFP
      The striker who is also capable of playing on the wing was initially brought to the club in February 2020 after they were allowed to sign a player outside the transfer window on emergency circumstances.
      Ousmane Dembele picked up a long-term injury so an exception was made granting Barca a transfer and they purchased Braithwaite from LaLiga rivals Leganes for £15million.
      The Danish international signed a four-year contract at the club and many deemed the transfer strange after he failed to impress at Middlesbrough before.
      He went on to play 58 times for Barcelona scoring on ten occasions.
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      His manager Xavi has been desperate to get rid of him this summer but there was no takers.
      Barcelona wanted him to mutually terminate his contract to help ease the pressure on them amid financial difficulties and so they could meet the salary limits set by LaLiga but Braithwaite refused.
      Some claimed he held the club to ransom and he reportedly demanded a pay-off worth £4million to quit the team.
      The stand-off continued with Braithwaite allegedly wanting his £98,000-a-week contract paid to him in full despite being deemed surplus to requirements.
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      Reports from the Daily Mail claimed Barcelona were only willing to give him a year’s salary and that the striker had an offer on the table from Real Mallorca.
      Braithwaite may not be the only attacker leaving the Nou Camp on deadline day.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to join Chelsea in a deal that sees Marcos Alonso head in the opposite direction. More

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      Memphis Depay emerges as shock Chelsea transfer target after Man Utd links with Barcelona ready to rip up contract

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      MEMPHIS DEPAY has emerged as a shock transfer target for Chelsea, according to reports. The forward is ready to be let go by Barcelona if a deal can be struck in the next few hours.
      Chelsea could be in for a shock move for Memphis Depay from BarcelonaCredit: AP
      As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have emerged as late contenders to land the Dutch star.
      And Barca will rip up his contract and allow him to leave for free if personal terms can be agreed with Chelsea.
      Depay, 28, is surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp following the arrivals of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha this summer.
      And with the club in financial ruin, getting Depay off the wage bill would be a welcome boost.
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      Depay scored 12 goals in 28 LaLiga games in his first season but has been an unused sub in all three matches so far this term.
      However, there are just a few hours to go until the 11pm deadline.
      It is said Depay – linked with a free transfer to Juventus or even a shock return to Manchester United earlier in the window – put in a request to leave the club on Wednesday.
      However, Barcelona will only sanction the termination of his contract if he can strike a deal with Chelsea in time as Thomas Tuchel looks to bolster his attack.
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      But Romano adds there are no advanced talks taking place at this stage.
      Chelsea’s primary focus is securing Depay’s Barcelona team-mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      It is understood a £12million fee plus Marcos Alonso is in place to land the former Arsenal captain on a two-year deal with an option of a third.
      Aubameyang will land in London around 5pm to complete the final details of his Stamford Bridge switch, just seven months after being shipped out by Mikel Arteta at the Emirates. More

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      Arsenal agree to let Hector Bellerin leave on free transfer to join Barcelona despite having 12 months left on contract

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      ARSENAL have agreed to let Hector Bellerin leave on a free transfer, according to reports.The 27-year-old is now set to join Barcelona.
      Arsenal have terminated Hector Bellerin’s contractCredit: Getty
      The Gunners have agreed to let him leave a year early, according to The Athletic.
      And the right-back has already agreed a return to his former club Barca.
      He is now awaiting permission to travel to Spain when the paperwork goes through.
      Bellerin is claimed to be taking a pay cut to make the move possible, and is waiving any money owed to him by Arsenal.
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      Barca are in need of a right-back, with Dani Alves leaving the club for a second time and Sergino Dest poised to join AC Milan.
      Bellerin was not part of manager Mikel Arteta’s plans at the Emirates and has not been part of the first-team squad this season.
      He spent the last campaign on loan at Real Betis, and had been keen on a return to the Spanish outfit this summer.
      But they couldn’t afford a fee, and although he has now been let go for nothing, he is destined for the Nou Camp.
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      The Gunners had originally been keen to cash in on Bellerin with a year still to run on his deal.
      While Bellerin himself was hoping that the club would let him leave for free.
      And now, on the final day of the window, his wish has been granted.
      It ends Bellerin’s 11-year association with the Gunners, having originally joined the Academy from Barcelona in 2011.
      In total he made 239 appearances for Arsenal, scoring eight goals and providing 21 assists.
      The Spaniard also lifted the FA Cup three times during his time in North London. More

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      Dest ‘chooses Man Utd over Villarreal’ but loan transfer in doubt with Ten Hag and board split over Barcelona right-back

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      SERGINO DEST has reportedly chosen to join Manchester United with new boss Erik ten Hag keen to seal a transfer – but the board is split on the move.The American right-back, 21, is surplus to requirements at Barcelona and could be allowed to leave the Camp Nou permanently or on loan.
      Dest has agreed to join Man Utd but there’s no agreement in placeCredit: Getty
      Wan-Bissaka could leave if Dest joins the Old Trafford clubCredit: Alamy
      Spanish side Villarreal submitted a loan proposal, but there are concerns over whether they will be able to pay Dest’s salary.
      Man Utd are also interested in signing the pacey full-back, who worked with Ten Hag at Ajax.
      And according to Sport, Dest has chosen to join Man Utd if they can agree terms with Barca.
      Such a move would allow Aaron Wan-Bissaka to leave the club with West Ham and former club Crystal Palace keen on acquiring his services.

      However, Jonas Hen Shrag reports there is some reluctance within the club to let Wan-Bissaka leave – which could hinder United’s chances on signing Dest.
      Wan-Bissaka joined Man Utd three years ago for £50m.
      The right-back has made 127 appearances for the club but has found himself benched this season.
      Wan-Bissaka has played once in the Premier League, with that appearance coming in the 2-1 win over Liverpool.
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      The rest of the games he has had to watch from the sidelines.
      Diogo Dalot has been preferred on the right-hand side of the defence. More