Euro papers: Lionel Messi’s Barcelona contract clause
Worldwide soccer has taken centre stage but there is plenty going on at heart level in the UK and across Europe.
We asked all the news and gossip to round up from throughout the continent.
Lionel Messi’s contract contains a clause that allows him to depart Barcelona for free. (El Pais)
Messi would be able to join any team for just as long as he informed Barca prior to the end of April of his decision to complete his contract. (Cadena Ser)
Manchester City were offered the opportunity this summer to join Philippe Coutinho out of Barcelona but Pep Guardiola wasn’t interested at the former Liverpool star. (Marca)
This summer after Barcelona and Real Madrid were linked with the midfielder napoli have begun contract discussions with Fabian Ruiz. „The team and my representatives are negotiating and I hope an agreement is reached shortly,“ Ruiz explained. (Marca)
Juventus will earn a move. The Bianconeri wanted the Barcelona midfielder that summer but a deal couldn’t be agreed. (AS)
Barcelona will continue to monitor the transfer market. Antoine Griezmann was brought in by the La Liga champions but wish to signal a forward with a existence. (AS)
Inter are considering signing Tottenham star Christian Eriksen in the end of his contract. The Dane’s present deal expires and he’s set to leave Spurs for the nothing. (Tuttosport)
Mauro Icardi hopes to return according to spouse Wanda Nara and his representative. „Relationships have shrunk due to misunderstandings but his desire to play for Inter along with his love of the fans stay,“ she explained. (Corriere della Sera)
Sporting president Frederico Varandas says because they included bonuses based on winning Champions League and the Premier League Tottenham failed in the pursuit of Bruno Fernandes. „That’s never going to happen,“ Varandas said. (Visao p Mercado)
The Portuguese club also turned down the opportunity to signal Yannick Bolasie but chose to accept the Everton winger once they had been not able to locate an alternative. (O Jogo)
Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi says Paris Saint-Germain didn’t attempt to re-sign him . „All that talk in the papers of PSG was not accurate,“ he explained. „I’ve always said I am pleased at Juve, among the best clubs in the world.“ (L’Equipe)
Borussia Dortmund celebrity Mario Gotze was close to registering for Inter in August but a deal could not be agreed. Inter could return for the German January or sign him when his contract expires in 2020. (Ruhr Nachrichten)
Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong says he and the club have started discussions over a new contract. „We’re speaking but it’s still too early to say whatever. The season is still long and we’ll see what occurs,“ the winger clarified. (Voetbal International)
Liverpool will monitor the kind of Trabzonspor goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir throughout the season before a move for the following summer. (Aksam)
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