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      England star Keira Walsh agrees to world record Barcelona transfer and becomes second Lionesses Euros winner at Nou Camp

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      KEIRA WALSH has become the world’s most expensive female footballer following a sensational £400,000 Barcelona move. The ex-Manchester City ace joined the LaLiga Women’s champions after signing a three-year contract.
      Barcelona paid a record-breaking fee of more than £400,000 to get Keira WalshCredit: Getty
      The midfield star is the second Manchester City player to join Spain’s championsCredit: Getty
      The switch sees Walsh, 25, become the eighth senior player to leave City this summer.
      The move comes two years after Chelsea broke the women’s transfer record with a swoop for Pernille Harder for a reported fee of more than £250,000
      It will see Lionesses ace Walsh – who grew up admiring the talents of former Spain and Manchester City hero David Silva – become the second English top-flight ace to sign for the Catalan giants.
      She joins England team-mate Lucy Bronze at the club who have won a record seven Spanish top-flight titles.
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      It comes after City reportedly rejected multiple offers for Walsh, who was among England’s standout performers during the Euros.
      Rochdale-born Walsh won a player of the match award for her display in the Lionesses’ 2-1 defeat of Germany in the final
      Her move to Barca comes at a crucial time for the Catalan club.
      Their captain and midfield superstar Alexia Putellas is currently out of action following an ACL injury sustained shortly before the Euros in July.
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      Walsh, who began her playing career at Blackburn in 2008 before joining Man City in 2014, has been described as having “the best football brain” by former Citizens gaffer Nick Cushing.
      City have been hit by a raft of departures and England veterans Ellen White, Jill Scott and Karen Bardsley all decided to call time on their playing careers this summer.
      Other big-name players who have left include Bronze, Georgia Stanway, Canada forward Janine Beckie, and Scotland playmaker Caroline Weir.
      And Weir returned to haunt her old club netting the goal that saw Real Madrid knock them out of the Champions League qualifying round for a second successive season.
      The exodus has left some fans concerned about the club’s league title and top three chances.
      Telegraph Sport reports City are thought to be working on signing new players ahead of the WSL transfer deadline of 5pm on Thursday for domestic acquisitions.
      Walsh impressed with her international performances this summer helping England to win the Women’s EurosCredit: PA
      The window for overseas signings closes at midnight on Thursday.
      Walsh’s move will see her become the third WSL star this summer to swap England’s top-flight for Spain’s with Weir moving to Barca’s rivals Real Madrid.
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      Miralem Pjanic completes shock Sharjah FC free transfer as Barcelona terminate contract after just 19 LaLiga games

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      BARCELONA midfielder Miralem Pjanic has made a shock switch to Sharjah FC after having his contract terminated at the Nou Camp.The 32-year-old, who joined the Catalan giants in 2020, moves to the UAE-based club for free until 2024, with the option of a further year.
      Pjanic has seen his Barcelona contract terminated ahead of a free transfer to the UAECredit: Getty
      Barcelona facilitated the move by ripping up his contract – which wasn’t due to expire for another two seasons.
      A club statement read: “Barcelona and Miralem Pjanić have reached an agreement to release the player from the contract binding the player to the club until the end of the 2023/24 season.
      “The club publicly expresses its gratitude to the player for his professionalism, dedication and commitment and for always adapting his contract to the club’s situations and needs.
      “It wishes him every success and fortune in the future.”
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      Moments after Barcelona’s announcement, the switch to Sharjah was confirmed.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Official, confirmed. Miralem Pjanić leaves Barcelona and joins Sharjah FC on permanent deal, contract valid until June 2024 with option until June 2025.
      “Deal signed after agreement reached last Monday.”
      Pjanic made 30 appearances for Barcelona in the 2020/21 campaign after joining from Juventus – with 19 of those coming in LaLiga.
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      Last year the Bosnian was shipped out on loan to Turkey where he spent a season with Besiktas, playing 26 times.
      Upon returning to the Nou Camp, Pjanic has been on the bench for every one of Barcelona’s games so far this season.
      And he has not received a single minute of action – although does have a new hairline after his Turkish stint.
      The likes of Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong and Sergio Busquets are all ahead of Pjanic in the Nou Camp pecking order.
      Now he has departed European football altogether and moved to the Middle East.
      In joining UAE outfit Sharjah FC, the midfielder will be linking up with Paco Alcacer.
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      The only trophy Pjanic has to show for his time at Barcelona is the Copa del Rey, which he won in 2021.
      However, he did win four Serie A titles and two Coppa Italias with Juventus. More

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      Miralem Pjanic quits Barcelona and set to join UAE side Sharjah FC in shock transfer, confirms Xavi

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      MIRALEM PJANIC has QUIT Barcelona and will seal a transfer to the United Arab Emirates Pro League. The former Roma and Juventus star will leave Barcelona after two years with the club.
      Miralem Pjanic has seen his role at Barcelona limited to a bench one this seasonCredit: Alamy
      Pjanic previously in action for BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Barcelona boss Xavi has confirmed the 32-year-old would be departing soon, after omitting him from the club’s squad.
      As quoted by Fabrizio Romano, he said: “Pjanić has decided to leave for more opportunities — he has been a great professional, so I think he had chances here but everyone chooses their own path”
      In joining UAE side Sharjah FC, the midfielder will be linking up with a familiar face from European football in Paco Alcacer.
      Pjanic has been on the bench for every one of Barcelona’s games this season, but has failed to play a single minute in any of them.
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      Last year the Bosnian was shipped out on loan to Turkey, where he spent a season with Besiktas playing 26 times.
      And Pjanic would have not been thrilled to see Barcelona massively bolstering their squad without any major departures in central midfield.
      Xavi has a whole host of options to choose from, with Pjanic some way down the pecking order in terms of ranking.
      His options are so vast in fact, that Manchester United and Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong has been limited mostly to a bench role with Sergio Busquets, Gavi, and Pedri taking up slots in midfield.
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      While his career may be on a downward trajectory as it stands, Pjanic has breathed new life into his hair following a hair transplant.
      Photos revealed the extent of the difference between his hair before and after his loan move to Turkey. More

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      Hector Bellerin to be given ‘absurd’ termination clause in Barcelona deal after quitting Arsenal – but there’s a catch

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      BARCELONA have reportedly added a huge termination clause into Hector Bellerin’s new contract in a bid to avoid a breach in Financial Fair Play rules.Bellerin, 27, joined the La Liga giants on a free transfer from Arsenal on deadline day.
      Bellerin joined Barcelona in a free transfer from Arsenal on deadline dayCredit: Getty
      The defender has signed a one-year dealCredit: Reuters
      However, club chiefs were only able to offer him a one-year deal due to FFP regulations.
      According to Spanish outlet MundoDeportivo, in a bid to avoid FFP breaches Barcelona have taken advantage of financial ‘tricks’ such as offering short-term deals.
      And, they have inserted a £50MILLION termination clause into his contract.
      New boy Marcos Alonso was also offered the same deal following his last-minute move away from Chelsea.
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      The Spaniard joined Barcelona as part of a swap deal which saw Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang go the other way to Stamford Bridge.
      Xavi was eager to add at least one new full-back to his ranks after Sergino Dest agreed to join AC Milan on a season-long loan.
      Despite the club’s dwindling financial status, Barca spent over £140m on new signings during the transfer window.
      Raphinha became Xavi’s first big signing of the summer when he made the £55m move from Leeds in July.
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      Robert Lewandowski then joined in a £42.5m transfer from Bayern Munich after requesting to leave the Bundesliga.
      And Jules Kounde made the £45m switch from Sevilla.
      Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen also signed in free transfers from AC Milan and Chelsea respectively.
      But Barcelona almost had to RELEASE both players before the season kicked off after struggling to register them. More

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      Walsh enjoying consistency under Wiegman with midfield ace focused on England amid Barcelona speculation

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      KEIRA WALSH brushed off talk about her club future as she eyes a landmark 50th England appearance.The Manchester City midfielder, 25, wowed fans as she helped the Lionesses taste Euros glory this summer.
      Keira Walsh is set to receive her 50th England cap with the Lionesses taking on Austria this eveningCredit: Reuters
      Walsh’s performances for Manchester City and England have seen her attract interest from BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Barcelona are understood to have had two bids to bring her to the Nou Camp rejected.
      Walsh’s inch-perfect pass set up Ella Toone’s opener in their historic 2-1 win over Germany in the July 31 Wembley final.
      Her vision and deft passing have seen her become a sought-after player.
      But asked about her future ahead of tonight’s Women’s World Cup qualifier with Luxembourg in Stoke, Walsh said: “I’m here to talk about the game. I’m not here to talk about what’s going on club-wise.”
      Walsh heaped praise on England head coach Sarina Wiegman for bringing out the best in her.
      The holding midfielder, whose family will be in the stands tonight, said: “I’ve found consistency, which I struggled with a little bit before Sarina came in.
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      “She has given me the confidence to just go out and play my game and it’s all about decisions and what we want to do on the ball.
      “It’s not one way is the right way, it’s kind of what the player sees.
      “I think it’s just about carrying on this consistency now and the form I found at the Euros.
      “A personal goal of mine is to keep bringing that forward in games against the tougher opposition.”
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      Tonight’s duel between Wiegman’s Euros winners and Luxembourg will be the Lionesses’ first game on home soil since their contest triumph at Wembley in July.
      And her players will be looking to run their opponents ragged.
      With World Cup qualification wrapped up, England’s head coach is determined to turn the clash into a celebration in front of a sell-out Bet365 Stadium crowd.
      The Lionesses gaffer is due to be presented with her Uefa Coach of the Year award ahead of the match.
      And retired England icon Jill Scott is set to lead both teams out before kick-off.
      The most recent game between the sides saw the Lionesses trounce Luxembourg 10-0 last September with the team currently 113 places below England in Fifa’s rankings.
      Wiegman, 52, said: “This team is so eager to do well.
      “We want to show that we can do that all time as we did, winning the Euros.
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      “The team just wants to train and do well and do well every day in every moment that we get.
      “I expect again a very energetic team that really wants to share on one score lots of goals, and of course conceding none.”
      Sarina Wiegman’s side will be looking to seal another convincing win against Luxembourg following their 10-0 victory last SeptemberCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd and Liverpool joined in Gavi transfer race by Bayern Munich with Barcelona star available for FREE in summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool have been joined by Bayern Munich in the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Gavi, according to reports.The two Premier League giants have been heavily linked with a move for the 18-year-old prodigy.
      Gavi is one of the highest-rated teenagers in European footballCredit: Alamy
      It is a proposition too good to pass up as the Spaniard’s contract expires in the summer, so he will be available on a FREE at the end of the season.
      And according to Bild, Bayern remain interested in trying to acquire his signature.
      Barca president Joan Laporta recently confirmed an offer has been made to Gavi as they are keen to renew his contract.
      But he is currently refusing to put pen to paper, something which is baffling the Catalan giants.
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      Speaking to L’Esportiu, Laporta said: “Gavi’s agent has the new contract proposal on the table for a long time but he has not accepted yet.
      “We don’t understand… I don’t like the situation. I encourage them to accept it as soon as possible, because it also helps us plan.”
      It has been reported that Gavi has a release clause of £41million, something Man Utd, Liverpool and Bayern could have chosen to trigger in the most recent window.
      But with the player potentially available for nothing in 12 months time, the sensible option was to wait.
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      It is widely accepted that Barcelona see Gavi and fellow Spanish teenager Pedri as the future of their midfield.
      But with Europe’s top clubs chasing him and Xavi’s men in a perilous financial situation, they may not have a choice but to let him leave the Nou Camp.
      Gavi has made 51 appearances for Barcelona, scoring twice and assisting a further six goals.
      The Spanish outfit have won three LaLiga games in a row after kicking off their campaign with a goalless draw at home to Rayo Vallecano.
      They have already netted 11 times, thrashing Real Sociedad, Real Valladolid and Sevilla. More

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      Robert Lewandowski ‘has termination clause included in £216k-a-week contract’ as Barcelona deal is broken down

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI’S £216,000-a-week Barcelona contract has a termination clause inserted, according to reports. But his wages CHANGE every season throughout his four-year stay at the club.
      Robert Lewandowski’s contract at Barcelona makes for interesting readingCredit: Getty
      Lewandowski, 34, joined Barca from Bayern Munich in a £42.5million transfer this summer after declaring his desire to quit the German champions.
      He put pen to paper on a deal at the Nou Camp until 2026.
      And now the finer details of the paperwork have been revealed by Cadena SER Catuluna.
      Incredibly, the Poland star will get paid a net £8.6m in the current 2022-23 season – which works out as £165,000 per week after tax.
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      This will jump to £11.2m (£215,000 per week) next term and then £13.8m (£265,000 per week) in 2024-25 before dropping back to £11.2m in the final year, by which time he will be nearly 38.
      Any club wanting to buy Lewandowski during the course of this deal would need to trigger his £430m release clause.
      However, Barca have the option to terminate his contract early under special circumstances.
      If Lewandowski plays less than 55 per cent of matches in the 2024-25 season, the club will be able to rip up his deal and release him.
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      There are also a series of bonuses in the contract including up to an extra £500,000 should he win LaLiga during his spell in Spain and £1.72m if he secures a league, Copa del Rey and Champions League treble.
      However, there are no bonuses for only winning the Copa del Rey.
      Lewandowski is the main striker in Xavi’s squad, especially after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s £12m transfer to Chelsea on deadline day.
      And he has made a lightning start to life at the Nou Camp.
      Lewandowski failed to score against Rayo Vallecano on the opening day but then struck doubles against Real Sociedad and Real Valladolid plus another goal against Sevilla to take his tally to five in four matches. More

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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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