Skepticism may be due given Firmino’s decision to leave Anfield is in part driven by a desire for playing time, something he would be unlikely to get more of with Spain’s historic giants, but a new challenge and chance to play for one of said giants could well trump that.Īnd according to Fichajes, at least, arriving as a clear first choice option won’t be what determines his future. All the latest Barcelona news, transfer rumours, Champions League and Real Madrid fixtures, live scores, match reaction, features and pictures - The Sun. Barcelona began the summer of 2021 a staggering 1.2 billion in debt, which meant they were completely restricted in the transfer market.

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Having said his goodbyes to Anfield and his teammates over the past weekend, Roberto Firmino now turns his attention to the future after eight years at Liverpool that see the 31-year-old Brazilian depart as one of the most popular players in the club’s history.Īs for where that future lies, according to the latest transfer chatter out of Spain, it’s likely he will join Barcelona in the summer-and reject Real Madrid, with both of the La Liga giants said to have interest in the player whose Liverpool contract expires this summer. Barcelona have reportedly come up with a shortlist of five right-back targets as they look to bring in more players before the close of the transfer window. Manchester United defender Ona Batlle agrees Barcelona transfer. Barcelonas nine wins by 1-0 this season extend the club record for most in a single LaLiga season (most by any team in a single season is 11 by 2017-18 Atlético, 2020-21 Sevilla and 1988-89. The latest Barcelona news, transfer news, rumours, results and player ratings.

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