Man United and Barca keen to complete Frenkie de Jong deal but Dutchman not ready to leave
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez took to the microphone on the Camp Nou pitch before the annual pre-season curtain raiser, the Gamper, on Sunday night.
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Lewandowski and Barcelona's new recruits train for season curtain-raiser - in pictures
Barcelona will begin a new chapter in their football on Sunday with a sense of renewed hope.
Cesar Azpilicueta signs new two-year deal with Chelsea to end Barcelona speculation - reports
Cesar Azpilicueta has signed a new two-year contract with Chelsea, according to reports. The Spaniard had his most recent contract extended this summer by an extra 12 months to prevent him leaving on a free transfer, but he was still linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge.
Bundesliga enters new season bereft of Lewandowski and Haaland fire power
Robert Lewandowski wore a wry grin. Whatever he tried, his first goal for Barcelona was stubbornly absent. A shot skimmed over the crossbar. Thumping efforts were kept out by the New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel. “He’s frustrated,” admitted his head coach, Xavi Hernandez, after Saturday’s friendly, “but the goals will come.”
Xavi pleased with USA tour after Barcelona beat New York Red Bulls - in pictures
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said he was pleased with how well the club's pre-season has gone after completing their tour of the United States with a 2-0 victory over New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.
'There is no extortion' with Frenkie De Jong says Laporta, also doubles down on Lionel Messi return
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said there is «no extortion» regarding trying to get Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong to reduce his salary. Barcelona have now added Leeds winger Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski from Bayern, and Sevilla's Jules Kounde in a busy summer, in addition to the signings of Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen on free transfers from Milan and Chelsea respectively.
France defender Kounde agrees Barca move
"FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jules Olivier Kounde, awaiting the player passing a medical and the signing of contracts," the Catalan club said in a statement.
France Defender Jules Kounde Agrees Barcelona Move
France centre-back Jules Kounde has agreed a move to Barcelona from Sevilla, both clubs announced on Thursday, without giving details on the length or cost of the deal. "FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jules Olivier Kounde, awaiting the player passing a medical and the signing of contracts," the Catalan club said in a statement. According to the Spanish press reports, the two clubs have hammered out a deal worth 50 million euros ($50.7 million) that includes an extra 10 million euros in bonuses.