Xavi at FC Barcelona, ​​more than a matter of time

Xavi at FC Barcelona, ​​it burns

Xavi Hernandez at FC Barcelona, ​​it would only be a matter of time. According to the revelations disclosed by Fabrizio Romano, the Spanish coach should indeed take over from Ronald Koeman, sacked on Wednesday. The talks between the Blaugrana and the technician trained at the Masia would have been successful since the Catalan leaders would already prepare the administrative documents relating to his arrival. The ex-midfielder is expected to officially return to Catalonia once his contract termination with Al-Sadd is effective. In the meantime, it is Sergi Barjuan who will act on the Barcelona bench.

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How FC Barcelona’s situation brings Erling Haaland and Paul Pogba closer to Real Madrid

Given the financial crisis that FC Barcelona is going through, Mino Raiola would not have the intention to send Erling Haaland and Paul Pogba – two of his proteges who could change tune next summer – to Catalonia, reports AS this Friday. The influential Italian agent would prefer to place the Norwegian and the French at Real Madrid, where he could get them better pay, and by the way, reap larger commissions. Erling Haaland is set to leave Borussia Dortmund on the occasion of the upcoming summer transfer market. To secure his services, he will have to spend at least € 75 million, the amount of his release clause activatable from 2022. As regards Paul Pogba, his free departure from Manchester United next July would no longer be in doubt for the Red Devils. Will the two players both play together for the Merengue in 2022-2023?

Lautaro Martinez extends (finally) at Inter Milan (official)

Lautaro Martinez and Inter Milan, a business that works. Announced leaving several times in recent months and initially under contract until 2023, the 24-year-old Argentina international striker has extended until June 2026, the Nerazzurri announced on Thursday. A priori, his new contract does not include a release clause, as some media have reported in recent hours. Recruited at Racing Club in 2018, Lautaro Martinez has already scored 54 goals in 144 matches for the Milan team.

Thiago Almada at Atlanta United it becomes clearer

Courted by Atlanta United in the last transfer window, Thiago Almada, also tracked by Olympique de Marseille, ultimately stayed at Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield, Argentina. However, as he announced to TyC Sports, his departure for MLS, and more particularly for Georgia, should finally materialize this winter: “Yes, Vélez and Atlanta United deal for December seems almost over», Confided the attacking midfielder.

Walter Benitez does not close the door … to the France team

An indisputable holder at OGC Nice for several seasons, Walter Benitez has established himself over the years as one of the best goalkeepers in Ligue 1. But at 28, the Argentine has still not been selected. with the Albiceleste, barred by the fierce competition that reigns at his post. Dreaming of competing in international competitions, the Gym’s porter does not refrain, one day, from defending the colors of his adopted country, France. “I have been in France long enough to obtain the nationality and, as I have not played with the Argentina selection, I can still be called by France. I do not close the door to anyone, but I am Argentinian and I would like to play with the selection of my country. I played with the U20s but I was not at the Olympics at the time, because I wanted to be. It remains one of my goals, but to date it has not happened. In France, they know that, as Argentina did not call me, I can play with them peacefully»He confided to ESPN .