Lionel Messi Conveniently Meets Luis Suarez Amid Laporta s Massive Barcelona Revamp
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirms major changes will happen soon
Messi was not in favor of Barca s decision to release Suarez
Lionel Messi’s recent activity could be about to spark rumors of a Luis Suarez return to Barcelona.
Following the frustrating defeat to Celta Vigo, Ronald Koeman gave Barcelona a two-day break. Taking advantage of the leisure time, Messi flew to Madrid with his wife.
It didn’t take long before the media became aware of Messi’s whereabouts in Spain’s capital, and the Argentine was finally spotted having lunch at an Italian restaurant in Salamanca on Monday.
Barcelona Rumors: Messi To Sign New Deal, Help Complete Transfer Of World-Class Striker – Report
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Messi reportedly agreed to a pay cut to help fund Erling Haaland s potential transfer
Haaland s agent Mino Raiola remains optimistic about Barca
Barcelona could be edging closer to the completion of Lionel Messi’s contract extension, which could also open the doors for another sensational transfer, a report suggests.
After months of courtship, Barcelona has finally reached an agreement with the club’s longtime captain Messi, Discovery-owned outlet Eurosport reported, citing unnamed sources. International Business Times could not independently verify this information.
The report said that Messi has agreed to a new Barcelona contract on “reduced terms” to help fund the transfer of the club’s top target, Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.
Barcelona Rumors: Lionel Messi Successor Set For More Than $480M Contract Extension
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Barca is said to be considering increasing Fati s $480 million buyout clause
The striker has been touted as Lionel Messi s heir
Barcelona’s touted Lionel Messi successor could be looking at a bright future at Camp Nou.
Ahead of the next transfer window, Barcelona has begun working on some player contracts.
Aside from the Messi contract extension saga, the Catalans are also eyeing to prolong the stay of Ansu Fati.
Despite barely playing this season, Fati could be handed a lucrative contract extension as Barcelona is keen to offer him a deal that will run until 2026, Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reported.
Barcelona Rumors: Ronald Koeman Found Barca s Future Superstar – Report
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Gonzalez is likely to be promoted to Barcelona first team, another report suggested
Manchester City is said to be interested in signing the Spanish teenager
One Barcelona B player may have just secured his spot on Ronald Koeman’s squad, a report suggests.
Nico Gonzalez has yet to make his first-team debut for Barcelona, having been continuing his development in the team’s B squad. However, Barca manager Koeman already sees the teenager joining the senior team sooner rather than later, according to Spanish outlet La Voz de Galicia.