Liverpool has secured the long-term future of one of its key players, as journalist James Pearce confirms the star has signed a new contract at Anfield. Meanwhile, three other Liverpool players are set to depart the club today.
In Spain, tensions are rising at Real Madrid, with club president Florentino Pérez openly criticizing Carlo Ancelotti’s handling of a young talent.
Pérez expressed frustration that the player’s peers are flourishing at their respective clubs while Ancelotti continues to sideline him.
Manchester United is also facing internal turmoil. After their disappointing 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace, Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim reportedly ordered a €50 million-rated Manchester United player to leave his squad immediately following a poor performance.
Additionally, tragic news regarding Lisandro Martínez surfaced after the match, deeply affecting the Manchester United camp.
Barcelona has been active in the transfer market, finalizing the departure of a player to Porto for €15 million. This move comes as part of Porto’s plan to replace Nico González, who is on his way to Manchester City.
Barcelona stands to benefit financially from Nico’s transfer due to their retention of 40% of his rights when selling him to Porto for €8 million.
With Manchester City now purchasing him for €35 million, Barça is set to earn €20.6 million from the deal. In response, Porto has turned to Pablo Torre as Nico’s successor, initiating negotiations for a €15 million transfer.
Barça originally acquired Torre from Racing Santander for €5 million, and should the transfer be finalized, they will maintain a 40% future resale clause. Given the short window left in the transfer market, a loan move with an option to buy is also being considered.
Despite initial high expectations for Torre, his underwhelming loan spell at Girona and lack of opportunities under current manager Hansi Flick have put his future in doubt. However, Flick prefers to retain him, which adds complexity to the ongoing negotiations.
If both deals go through, Barcelona will have secured over €35 million, bolstering the club’s financial standing.
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