Samuel Umtiti to be informed that he has to leave, has two offers

by Yousef Salama — Editor, BCN - Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 18:53 CESTTuesday, August 3, 2021 - 19:02 CEST0

According to SPORT’s Toni Juanmartí, Barça will soon inform Samuel Umtiti that he absolutely has to leave the club. The Frenchman had requested minutes in the preseason to prove he has recovered, and the club honoured his request, but their stance has not changed: he cannot stay under any condition.

Ilaix Moriba’s renewal cools down, agents ask for time

by Yousef Salama — Editor, BCN - Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 16:49 CESTWednesday, July 28, 2021 - 16:49 CEST0

Despite the seeming recent proximity in the positions of the parties in the negotiation, talks between the club and Ilaix Moriba’s representatives have cooled down again, according to Mundo Deportivo’s Ferran Martinez, and an ending to this saga does not appear to be in sight.

Ilaix’s contract situation remains unsolved

by Yousef Salama — Editor, BCN - Saturday, July 17, 2021 - 19:39 CESTSaturday, July 17, 2021 - 19:46 CEST0

Ilaix Moriba’s contract situation has garnered a lot of attention recently in Catalan media, as his agency’s insistence on a pay rise has alienated the board and furthered an agreement between the concerned parties.

Koeman talks Messi, Griezmann, Pedri and more

by Yousef Salama — Editor, BCN - Friday, July 9, 2021 - 17:23 CESTFriday, July 9, 2021 - 17:23 CEST0

This morning, the Koeman Cup, a friendly golf tournament, was held, with Pep Guardiola, Riqui Puig, and others in attendance. Ronald Koeman spoke to the attending media about the Messi contract situation, Griezmann’s continuity, Pedri’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics, among other topics.

Barça set to offer Busquets a contract extension

by Yousef Salama — Editor, BCN - Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - 20:20 CESTWednesday, June 30, 2021 - 20:27 CEST0

According to Cataluyna Ràdio, Mateu Alemany has presented a contract extension with more favourable terms for the club to Sergio Busquets’ representative, as part of the club’s attempt to reduce the wage bill for the coming fiscal year.

Barça offer contract renewals to Jandro Orellana & Oriol Busquets

Barça B

by Yousef Salama — Editor, BCN - Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 14:33 CEST0

Barça B’s squad is undergoing a wholesale replanning, as part of Joan Laporta’s pledge to remodel grassroots football in Barça. As part of this effort, Jandro Orellana and Oriol Busquets have been offered contract renewals, according to SPORT’s Albert Rogé.

García Pimienta set to be fired, grassroots football to be revolutionized

Barça B

by Yousef Salama — Editor, BCN - Friday, June 11, 2021 - 13:16 CESTFriday, June 11, 2021 - 13:24 CEST0

García Pimienta has been dismissed from his role as FC Barcelona B manager today, in what comes as a bombshell to most people following Barça B. According to Mundo Deportivo’s Ferran Martinez, this is part of a complete remodeling of grassroots football in the club. The futures of other leading figures in the La Masia system are also under the magnifying glass per the same report.

Barça drop points again, LaLiga almost out of reach

LaLiga

by Yousef Salama — Editor, BCN - Wednesday, May 12, 2021 - 03:28 CESTWednesday, May 12, 2021 - 03:33 CEST0

Barça have dropped points for the 13th time this season, this time away at Levante. The 3-3 draw against the Valencian club practically ends any hope Barça had of winning LaLiga, as admitted by Ronald Koeman and Sergio Busquets in their post-match comments.

Messi & Griezmann spearhead Barça comeback to keep title hopes alive

LaLiga

by Yousef Salama — Editor, BCN - Monday, May 3, 2021 - 01:32 CESTMonday, May 3, 2021 - 01:32 CEST0

Barça laboured their way to a 3-2 win away at the Mestalla in Matchday 34 of LaLiga, with a Messi brace and a Griezmann goal securing the 3 points for the Catalan outfit. Alfred Schreuder, Gerard Piqué and Clément Lenglet all spoke after the game.

Granada put massive dent in Barça’s LaLiga hopes

LaLiga

by Yousef Salama — Editor, BCN - Friday, April 30, 2021 - 00:23 CESTFriday, April 30, 2021 - 00:50 CEST0

In a game that was framed as Barça’s ticket to the top spot in LaLiga, Granada pulled a massive shock as they sunk the Catalans in the Camp Nou. Ronald Koeman, Jordi Alba, and Frenkie de Jong all spoke after the 2-1 loss.