The curtain came down on the winter transfer market 2022, which witnessed a great revolution in Barcelona following the huge financial crisis that the Joan Laporta administration tried to deal with in various ways.
Barcelona lost the services of its historical star Lionel Messi after the failure to renew his contract due to the economic situation, while he was forced to abandon a number of young players, whether on loan or sale to improve his budget.
Barcelona signed three players for free in the summer, “Memphis Depay, Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia”.
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In the last hours of the summer Mercato, the Laporta administration took a new step by signing Luc de Jong on loan from Seville, with Antoine Griezmann loaned to Atletico Madrid for two years.
While the winter transfer period witnessed great activity from the Catalan club, starting with the restoration of Dani Alves’ services in a free transfer deal, in addition to the inclusion of Ferran Torres from Manchester City, Adama Traore from Wolverhampton, and Gabonese Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in a free transfer deal.
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In this topic, we review together the latest news about Barcelona’s moves in the Mercato and preparations for the next season.
Barcelona news today, Wednesday, February 23, 2022:
The Brazilian Neymar, the French star of Paris Saint-Germain, revealed that he “did everything” to return to Barcelona, before the transfer of Argentine Lionel Messi to the “Park of the Princes”.
Paris Saint-Germain signed Neymar in the summer of 2017 from Barcelona for 222 million euros, ending the Brazilian’s career in Barcelona.
Neymar said in media statements: “I tried to return to Barcelona, I did everything possible, but it was impossible.”
According to the Spanish newspaper, Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona is watching AC Milan’s Franck Kissier, and Ajax’s Ryan Gravenberg, in an attempt to strengthen the midfield.
Barcelona see Gravenberg as a long-term alternative to its captain Sergio Busquets, but the Dutchman is linked with a move to Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.
While signing Kissier is a possible plan, especially as he entered the final months of his contract with Milan.
The Spanish newspaper “Sport” confirms that the Argentine Paulo Dybala, the Italian star of Juventus, does not mind moving to Barcelona.
Dybala’s contract with Juventus expires at the end of the current season, and the two parties have not yet reached an agreement to renew the contract.
Dybala has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur or Inter, but Barcelona is the Argentine’s favorite destination if he leaves Juventus.
The Spanish newspaper “Sport” revealed the details of the offer submitted by Barcelona to Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta.
And according to the newspaper, Barcelona offered a two-year contract to epilicueta, in light of the fact that his contract with Chelsea has not yet been renewed, which expires at the end of the season.
Barcelona is eager to get the services of Athpilicueta on a free transfer, and the offer made to the Spanish defender includes the option of renewing for a third season.