The Latest Football News: Maldini, Filipe Luis, Roma and Barça’s Plans

Maldini says more about the Messi episode

During November, Paolo Maldini revealed that he wanted to recruit Lionel Messi in 2021. In an interview given Friday to La Repubblica, the now ex-Milan leader said more about this episode. “We tried to sign him when he found himself free after his long adventure at Barça. We called but it was just an idea. In fact, Leonardo (ex-PSG sporting director) told me said that Paris Saint-Germain had taken a lead in the talks,” he said. Our opinion: The costs would surely have been too high for AC Milan at the time.

Filipe Luis will stop soon

According to information from journalist Fabrizio Romano, Filipe Luis will end his professional career this weekend at the age of 38. The former Atlético Madrid and Chelsea left-back, who currently plays for Flamengo, has been a Brazilian international 44 times.

Our opinion: Whether in Europe or South America, Filipe Luis has had a long and successful career.

Roma have not yet decided on Lukaku’s future

Loaned to Roma this season by Chelsea, will Romelu Lukaku stay in the Italian capital in the long term? In an interview with Sky Italia, sports director Tiago Pinto preferred to remain cautious on this issue. “We have already shown our attachment to Romelu, otherwise he would not be here,” he said first. “It’s too early to decide what happens next. Let’s let Romelu enjoy and not create rumors.”

Our opinion: Author of ten goals in all competitions since the start of the season, Romelu Lukaku is back… and could therefore ask to stay at Roma.

Araujo feels happy at Barça

Closely followed by Bayern Munich, Ronald Araujo, linked to FC Barcelona until June 2026, let it be known that he felt happy with the Blaugrana. “It’s so special to be at Barça,” said the Uruguayan in comments relayed by Mundo Deportivo. “I’m proud to be here. We have big goals for the future.”

Our opinion: Unless there is a huge surprise, Ronald Araujo will not leave Barça next summer.

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… which will accelerate for Cancelo and Joao Félix

Loaned last summer to FC Barcelona, ​​Joao Cancelo and Joao Félix have performed very well since the start of the season with the Blaugrana. Thus, the objective is to secure them definitively from January, Mundo Deportivo announced this Friday. If for the player currently under contract at Manchester City, the release clause would be 25 million euros, the Catalan club would consider offering a player in exchange to Atlético Madrid for Joao Félix.

Our opinion: These are now two sure values ​​for Barça. The club chaired by Joan Laporta will do everything to enlist them permanently.
2023-12-01 09:12:00
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