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      Wolves star Ruben Neves ‘set to complete free transfer but manager DOESN’T WANT’ Arsenal target

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      RUBEN NEVES is reportedly set to complete a free transfer to Barcelona.However there is one issue with the move, manager Xavi does not want the Wolves star.
      Ruben Neves is reportedly on his way to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      However manager Xavi does not want himCredit: Getty
      And would rather the club signed Martin ZubimendiCredit: Getty
      According to Fichajes, the Spanish boss does not have “absolute confidence” in the Arsenal transfer target to play in the key position.
      Neves is said to have agreed on a four-year contract at the Nou Camp, however, the move still relies on Ansu Fati agreeing terms with Wolves.
      The club will not be spending any money on signing the Portuguese international as he will be involved in a swap deal that will see highly-rated Fati, 20, move the other way.
      Super-agent Jorge Mendes represents both the players and will be handling the negotiations.
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      The report claims that Xavi would prefer to sign a different Arsenal target to play the role instead.
      The outlet suggests that Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi is his preferred choice.
      He has been tipped as one of the best midfielders in Spain, with Xavi suggesting he is an “extraordinary pivot”.
      He said: “They mirror a bit our style of play.
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      “Zubimendi is an extraordinary defensive midfielder, he understands the model we like at Barça, and he dominates with and without the ball.”
      Zubimendi has a release clause of £52million, a transfer that would be a lot more expensive for Barcelona.
      The club is still dealing with the financial issues that have been a hindrance over the last year. More

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      World Cup winner looks unrecognisable with bizarre new haircut as he’s compared to flamboyant team-mate

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      A World Cup-winning star looks unrecognisable following an end-of season a dye-job.And fans were quick to draw comparisons between the player and one of his club team-mates.
      A World Cup winner looks unrecognisableCredit: INSTAGRAM/ ATLETICODEMADRID
      Antoine Griezmann showed off a similar look this seasonCredit: Getty
      The Argentine was seen in Atletico training showcasing his signature buzzcut, albeit this time dyed bright blue and accompanied by a black heart on the side of his head.
      The trim was a nod to French forward Antoine Griezmann who sported a similar bright green number earlier this year.
      Griezmann rocked a pink heart rather than a black one.
      The player in question is Rodrigo de Paul – a key man in Lionel Scaloni’s men’s triumph.
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      Unfortunately for De Paul, he was unable to showcase the new look in Atletico’s final game of the season against Villareal.
      The midfielder did not make the Atletico squad after picking up an injury.
      The two sides played out a dramatic 2-2 draw with Villareal bagging a last minute equaliser through Jorge Pascual.
      Atletico secured Champions League football, finishing third in LaLiga.
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      The draw saw Atleti finish one point behind city rivals Real Madrid.
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      Atletico needed to better Madrid’s result to finish second in the LaLiga table but couldn’t squeeze past Villareal despite Real drawing 1-1 with Athletic Club.
      Despite not being able to help his team in the final game of the season, it has been a fine personal season for De Paul.
      During the World Cup, he earned the nickname Messi’s ‘bodyguard’ for snapping into tackles with any opponent that fouled or dispossessed the Argentine captain.
      De Paul played all seven of Argentina’s World Cup games as La Albiceleste secured their first World Cup victory since 1986. More

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      Lionel Messi’s dad spotted meeting Barcelona president before revealing where star wants to play next season

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      LIONEL MESSI wants to return to Barcelona this summer, according to his father and agent.The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, 35, made his final appearance for Paris Saint-Germain in a shock 3-2 defeat to Clermont on Saturday.
      Messi will leave PSG this summerCredit: Getty
      Messi wants to re-join Barcelona, where he played for 17 yearsCredit: AFP
      🚨 Jorge Messi and Barcelona president Joan Laporta — meeting now to discuss Leo’s return after La Liga approved the plan.More to follow on the Messi saga, key hours and days ahead.🧨🎥 Exclusive video by @tjuanmarti pic.twitter.com/Fshgi2xX8f— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 5, 2023

      He won two successive Ligue 1 titles during his time in France, but Messi now has his sights set on an incredible return to his former club.
      Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, held talks with Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Monday morning to discuss the possibility of a free transfer.
      After the meeting, the 65-year-old admitted that his son is eager to return to the Nou Camp.
      He said: “Messi wants to return to Barca and I would love for him to come back. It is an option.”
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      Messi joined Barcelona’s world renowned La Maisa academy at the age of 13 in 2000.
      After progressing through the ranks, he signed his first professional contract five years later and became a regular name in the first team.
      He went on to make 778 appearances for the La Liga giants, scoring 672 goals and assisting 303 in the process.
      The Argentina international was forced to leave Barcelona in 2021 due to the club’s financial state, so he joined PSG in a £25million transfer.
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      While a return to Spain is still on the cards, Messi has also received interest from elsewhere.
      Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal remain interested in signing him.
      David Beckham’s Inter Miami are also keen to complete a deal. More

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      LaLiga reveals new logo as disgruntled fans say ‘this is how the gap with the Premier League widens’

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      La Liga fans have responded furiously to a new logo unveiled by the Spanish league yesterday.The previous logo had been in use for 30 years since 1993, featuring an old-school football in the centre of a colour pinwheel.
      La Liga’s current logo had been in use since 1993
      The new logo takes a minimalist approach
      It has been replaced with a minimalist logo as part of a wider rebrand for the Spanish league.
      The new logo sees the league’s iconic football and pinwheel replaced by the league’s initials ‘LL’ in red against a white background.
      But fans are not happy with the low key nature of the new design.
      One fan said: “This is how the gap between the Premier League and everyone else widens.”
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      Another added: “They’re literally showing how they’re going from a good logo to a bad one.”
      While another said: “The current one is better. More iconic!”
      The way LaLiga is written will also change with LaLiga now being capitalised with one word as ‘LALIGA’.
      The league said in a statement: “We no longer whisper; today we shout it loud and clear.
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      “La Liga becomes LALIGA, written as a single word in capital letters.
      “A word that represents ‘the power of our futbol’, and claims the pride of being a league that complies with the rules, is sociallly responsible and fights to end discrimination.”
      The Spanish league has come under criticism for its stance on discrimination of late amid its response to the racist abuse of Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr.
      Fans were quick to point out that the league should improve its response in dealing with racism before focusing on changing its logo.
      One fan said: “Change the referee system, change some rules, invest and last but not least say no to racism.”
      Another added: “So they’ve changed their logo but won’t ever change their stance on racism. #LALIGA #SayNoToRacism”
      The rebrand also comes during an intriguing transfer window for Spain’s top clubs, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
      Real yesterday announced major changes to their squad, with ex-Chelsea flop Eden Hazard having his contract terminated and Karim Benzema departing the league for Saudi Arabia.
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      Madrid are expected to sign Jude Belligham this summer and also may be clearing their wage bill to make an ambitious move for Harry Kane.
      Barcelona boss Xavi meanwhile said he is dreaming of Lionel Messi returning to the Nou Camp – saying a move for the Barca legend is the club’s ‘top priority’. More

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      Kai Havertz ‘on verge of shock Real Madrid transfer’ in ‘mega-deal’ from Chelsea after Karim Benzema exit

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      KAI HAVERTZ is on the verge of signing for Real Madrid in a “mega-deal” from Chelsea, reports in Germany say. The LaLiga giants have lost star striker Karim Benzema, 35, whose Bernabeu exit was revealed by the club.
      Kai Havertz is linked with a move to Real MadridCredit: AFP
      And Chelsea’s Havertz emerged as a shock contender to replace the Frenchman, who leaves after 14 years in the Spanish capital.
      Now according to Bild, the Germany international can “quickly” become a Real player.
      It is claimed manager Carlo Ancelotti and President Florentino Perez are both admirers of the forward.
      And with Chelsea open to selling Havertz, 23, an agreement with Real is expected to follow.
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      The playmaker joined Chelsea in 2020 for a then-club record £75m deal from Bayer Leverkusen.
      And despite scoring the winning goal in the Champions League final in his first season, he has lacked consistency.
      It leaves the Blues ready to sell Havertz after just three years in West London as they look to clear their squad out this summer.
      Real are also doing so, after ex-Chelsea star Eden Hazard, 32, terminated his contract.
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      And Benzema’s exit shortly followed while the attacker is linked with a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia.
      A statement read: “Real Madrid Football Club and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to bring his brilliant and unforgettable time as a player at our club to a close.
      “Real Madrid would like to show our gratitude and affection to a player who is already one of our greatest legends.”
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      Fans have theory Eden Hazard ‘sacrificed himself’ by terminating Real Madrid contract for good of Chelsea

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      CHELSEA fans have a theory that Eden Hazard “sacrificed himself” by leaving Real Madrid for the good of his former club. Hazard saw his Real contract terminated by mutual consent after a horror four seasons in the Spanish capital.
      Eden Hazard has left Real MadridCredit: Getty
      And the move comes with the LaLiga giants linked with Chelsea’s Kai Havertz.
      So some Blues fans reckon Hazard has paved the way for Havertz to be sold after Real cleared space in their squad.
      One said: “Hazard sacrificed himself so Chelsea could get rid of Havertz… club legend.”
      Another agreed: “Hazard sacrificed himself for the greater good. Proper Chels.”
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      One added: “Hazard sacrificed himself so Madrid had to sign Havertz. F*****g trooper man.”
      Another joked: “Hazard sacrificed his soul so we get rid of Havertz.”
      Hazard, 32, left Chelsea for Real in 2019 in a deal worth up to £150million.
      But the Belgian struggled for form and with injuries, scoring just seven goals in his 76 appearances.
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      And after suffering a strained relationship with manager Carlo Ancelotti the club and player parted ways.
      Havertz, 23, meanwhile, joined Chelsea in 2020 for a then-club record £75m deal from Bayer Leverkusen.
      And despite scoring the winning goal in the Champions League final in his first season, the German has lacked consistency.
      It leaves Chelsea open to selling him in the summer, with Real leading the race for Havertz.
      Star striker Karim Benzema, 35, has left Madrid and is linked with a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia, leaving the side in search of a new No9.
      Kai Havertz is linked with a move to Real MadridCredit: AFP More

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      Eden Hazard’s £400k-a-week Real Madrid contract RIPPED UP with ex-Chelsea ace now a free agent after disastrous transfer

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      EDEN HAZARD is now without a club after Real Madrid ripped up his £400,00-a-week contract.The Belgian was hoping to see out the final year of his lucrative deal in the Spanish capital.
      Eden Hazard is a free agent after having his Real Madrid deal ripped upCredit: Getty
      But Hazard is now set to depart Real after four injury-laden seasons in search of pastures new.
      A statement confirmed: “Real Madrid C. F. and Eden Hazard have reached an agreement by which the player is disassociated from the club as of June 30, 2023.
      “Eden Hazard has been part of our club for four seasons, in which he has won 8 titles: 1 European Cup, 1 Club World Cup, 1 European Super Cup, 2 Leagues, 1 Copa del Rey and 2 Spanish Super Cups.”Real Madrid wants to express its affection for Eden Hazard and wishes him and his entire family the best of luck in this new stage.”
      Hazard, 32, joined Real in 2018 for an initial £86million after winning the Europa League with Chelsea.
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      That figure eventually rose to a staggering £125m after further LaLiga and Champions League success at the Bernabeu.
      But numerous injuries meant Hazard was barely involved in those triumphs.
      He played 76 times in all competitions for Real – just 14 more games than he managed in his first single season at Chelsea.
      Indeed, Hazard featured only six times in the league this term.
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      And some reports suggest he could even retire from the game after a glittering career that peaked at Stamford Bridge.
      Hazard spent seven seasons at Chelsea, becoming a club icon and fan favourite with 110 goals in 352 games.
      He landed two Premier League titles, two Europa Leagues and an FA Cup during his time in London.
      But Hazard decided to leave in 2018 for Real as he felt he had a better chance of winning the Champions League with them.
      The Belgian finally got his hands on the trophy in 2022, yet he would have won it a year earlier if he had stayed at Stamford Bridge.
      Before Chelsea, Hazard led Lille to Ligue 1 glory in 2011.
      He also won 126 caps for Belgium before retiring after their group stage exit at the Qatar World Cup.
      And should there be no takers for Hazard this summer, his time in club football could also be coming to an end. More

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      Ancelotti ‘tells Real Madrid bosses to sign Harry Kane in transfer showdown talks’ as he breaks silence on Tottenham ace

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      REAL MADRID manager Carlo Ancelotti has urged club bosses to sign Tottenham superstar Harry Kane in the summer, reports suggest.Kane is running the last 12 months of his deal with Spurs and a bidding war looks set to take place for his signature ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
      Tottenham superstar Harry Kane has been linked with a move away this summerCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has asked club chiefs to sign KaneCredit: Rex
      According to The Athletic, Real are among the clubs keeping tabs in the star striker after Ancelotti declared his interest during transfer showdown talks with the club’s hierarchy.
      The Italian tactician met with president Florentino Perez and general manager Jose Angel Sanchez on Thursday at Los Blancos’ Valdebebas training ground.
      That is when the ex-Chelsea boss asked for the England captain to reinforce his attack ahead of next season.
      The former Everton manager will need a new centre-forward if Karim Benzema ends his legendary 14-year stint at Santiago Bernabeu amid ongoing reports linking him with Al-Ittihad.
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      Ancelotti remained coy, though, when addressing links with Kane recently.
      The 63-year-old head coach described the forward as a “top player” but insisted he wouldn’t discuss the topic further out of “respect” for Tottenham.
      Ancelotti said: “Harry Kane is a top player but we have to respect Tottenham, he’s a Tottenham player.
      “I can guarantee to you that Real Madrid will have a competitive team again next season”.
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      Manchester United are also in the running for Kane’s signature amid their desperate search for a top centre-forward to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.
      The 29-year-old doesn’t appear keen to go abroad as he is only 48 goals away from surpassing Alan Shearer’s legendary Premier League record of 260.
      Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, though, is not keen to sell his star player to a direct rival. More