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🚨🔵🔴 Besiktas intensify pursuit of Barcelona midfielder

Marc Casadó’s future is entering the final stages as the transfer deadline approaches

🇹🇷 Besiktas have intensified their pursuit and are currently the only club to have submitted a formal offer for the Barcelona midfielder.

💰 Barça initially wanted around €20M, but could now accept a lower fee as they look to raise funds.

However, Casadó is not fully convinced by a move to Turkey. The 21-year-old prefers to continue his career in Europe and is more attracted to opportunities in England or Germany.

RB Leipzig have also shown interest but are now closing in on Neil El Aynaoui.

With the deadline approaching, Casadó, Jorge Mendes and Barcelona must make a crucial decision on his future.

🗞️ Diario SPORT

🚨🔵🔴 Confirmed: Héctor Fort joins Real Sociedad

Héctor Fort has officially left Barcelona and joined Real Sociedad on a permanent deal, signing a contract until 2031.

💰Barça are set to receive around €8M, while retaining a €20M buyback clause to bring him back if he develops into a top player.

🔄 Fort had initially been expected to join Borussia Dortmund, but Sociedad’s late approach changed everything.

With limited opportunities under Hansi Flick, the move gives the La Masia graduate a better chance to develop and fight for regular first-team football.

🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona’s 8 Champions League opponents are confirmed

Barça have learned their opponents for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase, with Hansi Flick’s side facing a mix of European giants and tricky away trips.

🏠 HOME:
🇬🇧 Manchester City
🇬🇧 Aston Villa
🇳🇱 Feyenoord
🇮🇹 Como

✈️ AWAY:
🇫🇷 PSG
🇵🇹 Sporting CP
🇹🇷 Galatasaray
🇦🇿 Sabah

📅 The exact dates and kick-off times will be announced on 29 August.

Flick praises Raphinha after Barça’s 2-0 win

🎙️ On Raphinha as No. 9:
“I don’t know if Raphinha will be our No. 9. For me, it’s important that the plan works out.”
Flick highlighted his pressing, movement and intensity as key reasons the role is working.

🎙️ On Xavi Espart:
“Espart has great technique… I was surprised by his performance today. He’s top-notch.”

🎙️ On Anthony Gordon:
Flick praised the winger’s speed, intensity and aggressive pressing, saying it is “exactly what we want from him.”

🤐On Julián Álvarez:
When asked about Barça’s striker pursuit, Flick kept it simple:
“Deco and the others are doing that job, and I will do my job.”

Flick trusts his captain, loves the new signings and leaves the transfer business to Deco. 🔵🔴

Raphinha: “Reaching the top without Barça is illogical!”

🎙️ On playing as a No. 9:
“I’m a winger, but we have the ability to play in any position. We’ll do whatever the manager says with determination.”

🎙️ On his commitment to Barça:
Raphinha made it clear that leaving is not on his mind. He recalled how hard he fought to join Barcelona from Leeds, saying:
“Reaching the top without Barça is illogical.”

🎙️ On Flick:
The Brazilian credited Flick for helping him reach another level:
“I’ll be forever grateful… maybe I was at another club without him.”

🎙️ On the demanding schedule:
Despite the fatigue, Raphinha believes the important thing is collecting points and staying at the top.

⚽ 3 goals in 2 La Liga games. Captain’s start. 🔵🔴

🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Club

Barça continued their perfect start to the new La Liga season with another dominant performance, although the scoreline could have been much bigger. 🔥

Raphinha opened the scoring in the 37th minute after a brilliant through ball from Pedri, before Fermín López sealed the victory in the 82nd minute after a mistake from Aymeric Laporte.

Athletic struggled to create clear chances, while Unai Simón made several important saves to keep the visitors in the game.

✨ Rodri also made his official Barcelona debut, coming on in the second half.

Two games, two wins, eight goals scored and just two conceded. Flick’s Barça are flying

🚨🔵🔴 Here we go: Héctor Fort set to join Real Sociedad

Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement with Real Sociedad for the permanent transfer of Héctor Fort, with the deal worth around €8M

💰 Barça have protected their future by keeping a 50% sell-on clause and a €20M buyback option.

🔄 The move comes after Fort’s proposed transfer to Borussia Dortmund stalled. Sociedad could offer the La Masia graduate a better pathway to regular first-team football.

Barça are letting Fort leave—but keeping significant control over his future.

🗞️ Fabrizio Romano

🚨🔵🔴 Flick’s crucial meeting with Balde changed everything

Alejandro Balde has gone from being linked with an exit to staying at Barcelona after a decisive conversation with Hansi Flick.👀

According to The Athletic, Flick made it clear that Balde is currently behind João Cancelo and must improve his work rate and performances if he wants to earn his place.

💪 Balde accepted the challenge and asked for minutes to prove himself, making it clear that he wants to fight for his place rather than leave Barça.

Flick has challenged Balde and now it’s up to the La Masia graduate to respond on the pitch.

🗞️ The Athletic

🚨🔵🔴 Hamza Abdelkarim is knocking on Flick’s door

The 18-year-old has impressed massively in pre-season and is making a strong case to be part of Barcelona’s first-team plans.🇪🇬

Abdelkarim offers something Barça currently lack a natural No. 9 who attacks the box, pins defenders and makes runs without needing the team to revolve around him.

But there’s a big question: is he ready to carry Barça’s attack?

🏆 Barcelona are expected to fight for La Liga and the Champions League, and putting that responsibility entirely on an 18-year-old could be risky.

The ideal solution may be to sign an experienced striker while giving Hamza genuine first-team opportunities under Flick.

He can be part of the solution but Barça shouldn’t make him the solution.

🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona could return for Julián Álvarez in January

Barça’s pursuit of Álvarez has stalled, with Atlético Madrid still unwilling to let him join a direct rival. 🇦🇷

According to Catalunya Radio, if the transfer fails this summer, Barcelona could return for the striker in January.

💥 Álvarez remains determined to join Barça and has already rejected Arsenal, increasing the possibility that he stays at Atlético despite wanting out.

💰 Barcelona are reportedly prepared to spend around €100M for the Argentine, but the final decision will still depend on Atlético’s willingness to negotiate.

⏳ The Álvarez saga may not be over even if Barça miss out this summer.

🗞️ Catalunya Radio