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    Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona LIVE: Delayed game ends after lengthy medical emergency in the stands – latest updates

    BARCELONA’s 4-0 win at Cadiz was paused in the 83rd minute because of a medical emergency in the crowd and was delayed over nearly an hour.In dramatic scenes, goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma ran across the field with a defibrillator for the incident in the crowd, with reports a fan had suffered a cardiac arrest.
    Barca were winning 2-0 before players left the field, with goals from Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski.
    Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele then completed the rout as play continued.

    Kick-off: 5.30pm
    TV/live stream: Premier Sports 1
    Cadiz XI: Ledesma; Zaldua, Luis Hernandez, Mbaye, Pacha Espino, Alex Fernandez, San Emeterio, Alejo, Sobrino, Ocampo, Lucas Perez
    Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen, Bellerin, Pique, Araujo, Sergio, Ferran, Memphis, De Jong, Raphinha, Balde, Gavi

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    That’s all from Cadiz
    Barcelona defeated Cadiz 4-0 following a dominant display at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.
    Barca couldn’t open the scoring in the first half and broke the deadlock after 55 minutes with Frenkie de Jong.
    Raphinha found Gavi with an incredible pass down the right and the Spaniard delivered a low cross that Jeremias Ledesma tapped away with a lunge, which set De Jong up in front of open goal.
    Robert Lewandowski came off the bench on 57 minutes and got on the scoresheet just seven minutes later.
    Lewandowski passed to Hector Bellerin, who made his debut, on the right and the ex-Arsenal star played through Raphinha, who delivered a low cross from the right.
    De Jong tried to get his second but was stopped by Ledesma, however the Cadiz keeper failed to hold on to the ball and the star striker scored in front of open goal.
    The game was halted after 83 minutes when a fan fainted in the stands and required medical treatment.
    Ledesma was one fo the first people to notice and rushed to his dugout to pick up a medical kit and hand it over to the crowd.
    The game was paused for quite some time while the supporter received medical attention until they were taken to hospital with reports suggesting their condition is thankfully stable.
    Barcelona scored a third after the game was restarted when Lewandowski set Ansu Fati up in front of open goal in the 86th minute.
    Ousmane Dembele capped off a big win with an exquisite run and weak shot that Ledesma failed to hold on to in the second minute of stoppage time
    Credit: GETTY
    Cadiz vs Barcelona stats
    Barcelona dominated tempo throughout the match against Cadiz.
    Barca controlled a total of 71 per cent of possession during an impressive display at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.
    The Blaugrana registered a total of 16 shots, eight of which were on target.
    Cadiz, on the other hand, produced six shots but none of them were on target
    FT: Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona
    Barcelona defeated Cadiz 4-0 at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla in a dramatic encounter.
    Barca opened the scoring with Frenkie de Jong after 55 minutes and sealed the win just 10 minutes later with a strike by Robert Lewandowski.
    The Blaugrana made it three on 86 minutes before Ousmane Dembele capped off a major win during stoppage time.
    But the match was overshadowed by a tragic incident in the stands as a fan fainted during the closing minutes.
    The game was paused until the supporter received medical treatment and was taken to hospital with reports suggesting their condition is thankfully stable
    Credit: GETTY
    FT: Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona
    Peep!
    That’s full-time in Cadiz!!!!
    Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona
    90+2 Demebele picks up a pass from Lewandowski in midfield and puts together a fantastic run down the right flank.
    The forward fires a shot from the edge of the area that Ledesma can’t hold on to and sees it ending up behind his net.
    Second assist by Lewandowski!
    Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona
    90+2 Goal!
    Barcelona score a fourth with Dembele!!!!
    Cadiz 0-3 Barcelona
    90 Three more minutes of stoppage time to go until full-time.
    Both teams have now slowed down considering the result has been sealed a long while ago
    Cadiz 0-3 Barcelona
    86 That surely seals it for Barcelona!
    Lewandowski picks up a fantastic pass from midfield and breaks through Cadiz’s defence.
    The star striker passes to Fati on his left and the young star has no problem beating Ledesma
    Cadiz 0-3 Barcelona
    86 Goal!
    Barcelona make it three with Fati!!!
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    85 What we know so far is that a fan suffered a heart problem in the stands.
    The supporter received important medical assistance and was put to an ambulance before they were taken to hospital.
    Reports suggest, their condition is thankfully stable
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    82 And we’re back in Cadiz!
    The players warmed up for 10 minutes until the referee restarted the match
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    It seems like a stretcher was brought to the stands from the pitch for a fan that fainted during the match.
    Players are still warming up with the match expected to restart soon
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    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    Players from both teams are warming up with some drills.
    We will obviously let you know if we receive a medical update
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    Players are coming back to the pitch, it seems like the game may restart soon.
    Reminding you that the match was halted after 83 minutes
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    The game is still paused, we haven’t seen the players, managers or referees coming out yet.
    The official information from the stadium is that the game has been halted due to a health issue with a spectator.
    A member of the medical staff has returned to the dugout and is receiving a warm and very well deserved ovation
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    Cadiz goalkeeper Ledesma was reportedly among the first to notice the medical emergency.
    The keeper informed the referee, then rushed to his dugout before running back with a medical kit which he handed to the crowd
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    Players are going back to the dressing room.
    Obviously, there is no information about when the match will restart.
    The fan’s health and life is the absolute priority
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    The players are still on the pitch.
    But a decision could be made to call them back to the dressing room.
    At this point in time, we can’t give you more details but will keep you updated as this concerning situation progresses
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    What we know so far:
    A supporter has suffered a medical issue and the game between Cadiz as well as Barcelona has been paused until further notice.
    Stewards and medical staff are attending to the situation and are looking after the fan..
    Cadiz goalkeeper Ledesma ran towards the stands with what looked like a medical kit, which he offered to the crowd
    Players, managers, referees and fans are evidently concerned
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    90 Players are visibly concerned, the game has obviously stopped until further notice.
    Stewards and medical staff are tending to a fan who’s suffered a health issue
    Credit: GETTY
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    90 It looks like a supporter has had a medical emergency.
    We are all hoping everything goes well and this incident ends in the best possible note
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    88 Players from both teams are visibly worried and concerned.
    Araujo is currently praying…
    This is quite a worrying moment
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    87 Cadiz goalkeeper Ledesma was just spotted running to the stands holding what looks like a medical kit.
    The keeper handed it over to the crowd
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    87 Commentators claim there may have been a health emergency.
    The home crowd is applauding in support it seems
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    Incredible moment Cadiz keeper sprints across pitch with defibrillator as fan suffers cardiac arrest in Barcelona game

    THIS is the incredible moment Cadiz star Conan Ledesma charged across the pitch carrying a defibrillator.That’s after a fan suffered a cardiac arrest in the stands during Saturday’s game against Barcelona.
    Cadiz star Conan Ledesma brought a defibrillator to a fan suffering a cardiac arrestCredit: AP
    El arquero del Cadiz, Conan Ledesma corrió por un desfribilador, ya que un aficionado en el partido sufrió un ataque. 🥺 De momento el partido se encuentra pausado. pic.twitter.com/tAOsGEC9I0— ESPN Deportes (@ESPNDeportes) September 10, 2022

    The LaLiga game was paused for almost an HOUR in worrying scenes at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.
    Xavi’s men were 2-0 up through Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski when the horrific incident occurred with just nine minutes left.
    Players became aware of panic in the crowd as the referee stopped the game.
    A supporter in the stands was reportedly suffering a heart attack, said Mundo Deportivo.
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    Ledesma’s quick actions helped medics revive the fanCredit: AFP
    Players on both sides were left in shock as they watched onCredit: AFP
    And Cadiz star Ledesma wasted no time in grabbing life-saving medical equipment before charging towards the scene.
    The Argentine stopped threw the defibrillator into the crowd as concerned onlookers tried to help.
    Red Cross staff were also present as the fan was revived in the stands.
    Players including Barca’s Ronald Araujo prayed on the pitch, with several others in tears.
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    The fan was whisked away on a stretcher to an ambulanceCredit: AFP
    The two sides waiting in the dressing rooms for 50 minutes before play resumedCredit: Reuters
    After 15 emotional minutes, both teams were sent into the dressing rooms by the ref.
    An ambulance then arrived at the scene as the fan was taken away on a stretcher.
    The supporter is now understood to be recovering in hospital.
    There was further panic in the stands when another fan collapsed, but this time they had only fainted and were treated on the spot.
    The game eventually restarted 55 minutes from when it was first halted.
    And Barcelona incredibly managed to score two more goals through Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele, completing a 4-0 victory.
    The result sees Barca move above Real Madrid into top spot by one point.
    As for Cadiz, they are rooted to the bottom of the table with a 100 per cent loss record.
    Barcelona were 2-0 up at the time of the cardiac arrest through Frenkie de Jong and Robert LewandowskiCredit: Getty
    Barca scored twice more when play resumed through Ansu Fati and Ousmane DembeleCredit: Getty More

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    Cadiz vs Barcelona LIVE: Stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news – Lewandowski on BENCH with Bayern looming

    BARCELONA are back in LaLiga action TODAY after a stunning Champions League win in the week.Star striker Robert Lewandowski helped himself to a hat-trick in the 5-1 battering of Viktoria Plzen, and a trip to Cadiz is here now for Xavi’s side.
    But Lewandowski has been dropped to the bench for today’s match 0 with former side Bayern Munich on the horizon next week.

    Kick-off: 5.30pm
    TV/live stream: Premier Sports 1
    Cadiz XI: Ledesma; Zaldua, Luis Hernandez, Mbaye, Pacha Espino, Alex Fernandez, San Emeterio, Alejo, Sobrino, Ocampo, Lucas Perez
    Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen, Bellerin, Pique, Araujo, Sergio, Ferran, Memphis, De Jong, Raphinha, Balde, Gavi

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    Cadiz stats
    Cadiz are bottom of the LaLiga table after a rough start to their campaign.
    The Pirates have lost all four of their opening league matches to Real Sociedad, Osasuna, Athletic Bilbao and Celta Vigo.
    Sergio Gonzalez’s side has also conceded a staggering 10 goals so far this season.
    To make things worse, Cadiz haven’t scored a single goal yet!
    Credit: GETTY
    Barcelona stats
    Barcelona got their season off to a strong start as they are so far undefeated in LaLiga.
    Barca have won three out of four matches and are second in the table behind defending champions Real Madrid, who have emerged victorious out of all four of their games so far.
    The Blaugrana have scored a whopping 11 league goals and have conceded only once against Real Sociedad.
    Barcelona’s attack has been vastly improved following the arrival of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha as they also destroyed Viktoria Plzen with a score of 5-1 in their Champions League opener
    Credit: GETTY
    Cadiz formation
    Cadiz manager Sergio Gonzalez appears to have opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation against Barcelona.
    Jeremias Ledesma starts between the sticks with Joseba Zaldua at right-back and captain Alfonso Espino on the other side, while Luis Hernandez and Mamadou Mbaye link up at centre-back.
    Alex Fernandez and Fede team up in midfield with Ruben Sobrino at No10.
    Ivan Alejo covers the right flank with Brian Ocampo on the other side, while ex-Arsenal ace Lucas Perez spearheads the attack
    Barcelona formation
    Barcelona manager Xavi appears to have opted for a 4-3-3 formation against Cadiz.
    Marc-Andre ter Stegen starts in goal with ex-Arsenal star Hector Bellerin making his debut at right-back and Alejandro Balde on the other side, while Gerard Pique and Ronald Araujo team up at centre-back.
    Frenkie de Jong, Gavi and captain Sergio Busquets link up in midfied.
    Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Memphis Depay lead the attack as Robert Lewandowski is being rested ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich
    Cadiz subs
    3 Jarque, 4 Alcaraz, 6 Bejarano-Serrano, 10 Bongonda, 12 Alarcon, 13 Gil, 17 Mabil, 18 Negredo, 19 Gimenez, 20 Carcelen, 21 Arzamendia, 32 Chust
    Cadiz XI
    1 Ledesma; 2 Zaldua, 23 Hernandez, 5 Mbaye, 22 Espino; 8 Fernandez, 24 Fede; 11 Alejo, 7 Sobrino, 14 Ocampo; 15 Perez
    Barcelona subs
    7 Dembele, 8 Pedri, 9 Lewandowski, 10 Fati, 15 Christensen, 17 Alonso, 18 Alba, 19 Kessie, 23 Kounde, 24 Garcia, 26 Pena, 36 Tenas
    Barcelona XI
    1 Ter Stegen, 2 Bellerin, 3 Pique, 4 Araujo, 5 Busquets, 11 Torres, 14 Memphis, 21 De Jong, 22 Raphinha, 28 Balde, 30 Gavi

    The team sheets are in!!!
    Head-to-Head
    Barcelona and Cadiz’s first ever meeting took place way back in 1977 in a LaLiga match that saw the former winning 2-0 away.
    Since then, the two sides have faced off a total of 28 times with Barca winning a majority of 19 games, compared to the Pirates’ mere four wins.
    One of Cadiz’s few victories took place last season in their most recent meeting as they beat the Blaugrana 1-0 at the Nou Camp.
    The hosts also picked up a shock 2-1 win over Barcelona at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla only two years ago.
    The visitors have a better head-to-head record but shockingly haven’t beaten Cadiz since 2006, as they lost two out of their last four meetings
    Credit: GETTY
    Good afternoon from Cadiz
    Welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of the LaLiga clash between Cadiz and Barcelona at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.
    Barca manager Xavi will be without Sergi Roberto, who is sidelined with a muscular injury he sustained against Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League last week.
    However, the Spanish tactician dismissed fears regarding Roberto’s fitness as he insisted that his injury is not serious.
    The Blaugrana may be keeping one eye open on their upcoming Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, whom they are facing on Tuesday at the Allianz Arena.
    Therefore, Xavi may rest a few of his big names, such as Bayern legend Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembele.
    Former Arsenal ace Hector Bellerin and ex-Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso were not involved against Plzen due to their late arrivals, but both have been named in Barcelona’s squad today.
    Cadiz boss Sergio Gonzalez, on the other hand, will again be without Jon Ander Garrido as he is still nursing a knee injury.
    Ruben Alcaraz remains a doubt but other than that the hosts seem to be in good shape for this big match.
    Sergio is expected to make some changes today and could bring in former Arsenal ace Lucas Perez, Ruben Sobrino and Alex Fernandez
    Credit: GETTY
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    Raphinha reveals he rejected Chelsea transfer after talking to Neymar and admits surprise at warm welcome from fans

    RAPHINHA has opened the door on his transfer to Barcelona and revealed the reason he rejected a move to Chelsea. The winger completed a £57million move to Barcelona from Leeds United over the summer.
    Raphinha was the subject of intense interest from a number of clubs in the summerCredit: Getty
    Raphinha revealed he had a chat with Neymar ahead of his Barcelona moveCredit: AFP
    In doing so, he rejected an offer from Chelsea which saw The Blues miss out on one of their main targets.
    However, Raphinha has revealed there was nothing they could do as it was his dream to play for Barcelona.
    As quoted by BarcaTimes, he said: “I rejected Chelsea because my dream was to wear the Barcelona shirt.”
    The Brazilian also revealed he spoke to compatriot Neymar about his future, with the PSG star telling him he would not regret a move to the Blaugrana.
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    “I talked to Neymar about a move and he told me that if I get to Barcelona then I won’t regret and he was right,” he added.
    But Barcelona is a club with the highest of standards, standards which have not been met in a number of years.
    Yet amid the club’s fresh rebuild under Xavi, Raphinha revealed the atmosphere from the club had surprised him the most.
    He said: “What surprised me in the club? Without a doubt the warm welcome of the fans, the coaching staff and the players, everyone is good and looking to help the new players.”
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    The 25-year-old is one of numerous options the club now have at their disposal after a colossal rebuild effort.
    Despite this, Raphinha has got off to a decent start, with a goal and assist in his opening four games at the club. More

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    Cadiz vs Barcelona: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for LaLiga clash

    BARCELONA are back in LaLiga action today after a stunning Champions League win.Star striker Robert Lewandowski helped himself to a hat-trick in the 5-1 battering of Viktoria Plzen in the week, and trip to Cadiz is next for Xavi’s side.
    Robert Lewandowski is in red-hot form
    Barca coach Xavi praised “leader” Lewandowski after his phenomenal performance in the Champions League victory.
    Xavi said: “I am running out of praise for him.
    “He’s scored a hat trick, but it’s not just that. It’s how he plays and how he makes the team play, finding the third man, reading the space perfectly, pressing.
    “He has been a fantastic signing. He gives us so many solutions in attack, he’s a leader, a winner… just a fantastic, fantastic signing.”
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    When is Cadiz vs Barcelona?
    Cadiz vs Barcelona takes place on Saturday, September 10.
    The match kicks off at 5.30pm UK time – this is 6.30pm local time.
    Cadiz’s Nuevo Mirandilla plays host.
    What live stream and TV channel is Cadiz vs Barcelona on?
    Cadiz vs Barcelona will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1.
    LaLiga TV on Premier Sports starts from £7.99 per month for subscribers.
    Sergi Roberto is a doubt for Barcelona
    What is the team news?
    Xavi will be looking ahead to the huge Champions League clash against Bayern Munich next week, so may switch up his starting XI.
    Sergi Roberto suffered a muscle injury in the 5-1 win over Plzen, and is Xavi’s main injury concern.
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    Real Madrid vs Mallorca: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for La Liga clash

    REAL MADRID return to La Liga action this weekend when they face Mallorca.Carlo Ancelotti’s Real thrashed Celtic 3-0 as they began their defence of their Champions League trophy in the week – but the win came at a cost.
    Star man Karim Benzema is facing a spell on the sidelines
    Striker Karim Benzema faces three weeks out with a thigh injury, after being forced off in the 30th minute of the Parkhead victory.
    The club said in a statement: “Following tests carried out on our player Karim Benzema by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus tendon and a strain to the quadricep muscle in his right thigh.
    “His recovery will continue to be assessed.”
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    When is Real Madrid vs Mallorca?
    Real Madrid vs Mallorca takes place on Sunday, September 11.
    The fixture kicks off at 1pm UK – this is 2pm over in Madrid.
    Real’s Bernabeu plays host.
    Luka Modric scored in the win over Celtic
    What TV channel and live stream is Real Madrid vs Mallorca on?
    Real Madrid vs Mallorca will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1.
    LaLiga TV on Premier Sports starts from £7.99 per month for subscribers.
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    Barcelona have power to ‘unilaterally terminate’ Gerard Pique’s contract despite club legend taking HUGE pay cut to stay

    GERARD PIQUE could see his Barcelona contract terminated at the end of the season, according to reports.Last month, the 35-year-old Spaniard took a substantial pay cut in order to help the club sign SEVEN players who they were struggling to register.
    Gerard Pique could have his contract terminated at the end of the seasonCredit: AFP
    This was because of Barcelona’s crippling financial crisis.
    Back in July, it was reported that manager Xavi told his former team-mate Pique that it would be best for him to leave.
    Pique wanted to stay and help the team, so took a massive pay-cut instead.
    There were even rumours he was willing to play for free before LaLiga insisted that was not allowed.
    And now reports are claiming that he could be unceremoniously shown the exit door at the end of the campaign.
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    According to Sport, if Pique does not play more than 35 per cent of Barcelona’s matches then they will be able to terminate his contract in the summer.
    The eight-time Spanish champion and three-time Champions League winner has a deal which runs until 2024 at the Nou Camp.
    But that will supposedly end 12 months earlier if his game time is kept to a minimum up until the end of the season.
    Pique has played more than 600 times for Barcelona, winning a remarkable 30 trophies during his time there.
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    But he is now well down the pecking order of centre-backs in the Catalans squad.
    Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen and Eric Garcia are all ahead of him in Xavi’s side.
    Barca have started the campaign in fine form, winning four out of five matches and scoring 16 goals.
    But Pique has played a total of just 45 minutes – which came in the first half of their Champions League opener against Viktoria Plzen.
    He was replaced by Sergi Roberto at half-time. More

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    Barcelona’s spending cap for season increased by £700m after selling assets as they register Bellerin and Alonso

    BARCELONA’s spending cap for the season has increased by £700million after leveraging club assets this summer.The Catalan club registered new signings Hector Bellerin and Marcos Alonso ahead of their clash with Cadiz this weekend.
    LaLiga have confirmed Barcelona have a £700m spending cap now they have sold off assetsCredit: Rex
    The Catalan club signed top striker Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich during the transfer windowCredit: Rex
    LaLiga confirmed on Friday that Barca had generated the income after a year of financial turmoil at the Nou Camp.
    They sold 25 per cent of their domestic TV rights for the next 25 years and 49 per cent stake of its local TV production ‘Barca Studios’.
    It’s allowed them to spend a whopping £130m on players this summer.
    It is a far cry from the summer of 2021 when the cash situation was so dire they were forced to let Lionel Messi leave for free.
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    The superstar was believed to be close to agreeing a new contract but financial restrictions meant the deal could not be finalised.
    The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner departed for Paris Saint-Germain.
    But thanks to leveraging the club’s assets this term, top marksman Robert Lewandowski confirmed his transfer from Bayern Munich.
    Lewandowski, 33, forced through an exit from the Allianz Arena and put pen to paper on a four-year contract at the Nou Camp.
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    The transfer saw Barcelona pay £38million with a further £4m in add-ons.
    His release clause has been set at a staggering £426m should anyone try and buy the Polish international.
    They also nabbed Jules Kounde away from Chelsea’s grasp.
    The Spanish side beat the Blues to the Sevilla centre-back on a five-year which cost them up to £46million.
    Kounde, 23, claimed team boss Xavi – previously a Nou Camp midfield genius – was a major lure in choosing Barcelona.
    Andreas Christensen, Franck Kessie, Hector Bellerin and Marcos Alonso all arrived on free transfers. More