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, Sunday, March 20, 2022:
The Spanish newspaper “Fichajes” confirms that Barcelona decided to enter into a conflict with the French Paris Saint-Germain and the Italian Juventus in order to obtain the services of the Algerian Riyad Mahrez, the Manchester City star.
According to the report, Mahrez is considering leaving Manchester City next summer, and that the previously mentioned clubs decided to fight to obtain the services of the Algerian international.
Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico insists on the possibility of moving to Barcelona next summer.
The Argentine defender said in statements to the Argentine channel “TNT Sport” about Barcelona’s interest: “The deal was complicated for the club in January, but now I think that in June things will be easier.”
It is noteworthy that the Argentine changed his agent recently, and did not renew his contract with Ajax, which expires at the end of the current season.
The Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo” revealed that Barcelona is considering the possibility of contracting the Brazilian Danilo, the back of Juventus, next summer.
The Spanish newspaper indicated that Barcelona is very interested in obtaining the services of the veteran full-back, but the value of the deal may make it complicated for Barcelona.
The Spanish newspaper “Sport” confirmed that Atletico Madrid had offered to sign Barcelona full-back Sergi Roberto.
Atletico Madrid is determined to sign Sergi Roberto for free next summer, with the expiration of his contract at the Camp Nou.
Sergi Roberto did not play extensively this season with Barcelona, due to injuries and lack of readiness, and he participated in only 12 matches in all competitions, scoring two goals.