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Thiago Alcántara sold to Bayern Munich for 25 million euros | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich have agreed to terms for Thiago Alcántara. The German club will pay a fee of 25 million euros for the midfielder. The agreement also stipulates that a friendly will be played between the two teams in the next four years. The 22-year-old leaves the Blaugrana after playing for the first team for two seasons.
Thiago bids farewell to ex-teammates | FC Barcelona
Thiago Alcántara bid farewell to his ex-teammates and the coaching staff at 9.30 this Monday morning, when he visited the Ciutat Esportiva. The deal between Barça and Bayern Munich for the transfer of Thiago was announced on Sunday afternoon and was worth 25 million Euros, plus a friendly game between the two teams over the next four years.
2013/14 first team squad back to work | FC Barcelona
Barça’s 2013/14 season is underway. The squad met at the Ciutat Esportiva for their pre-season medical checkups and tests. Fifteen players in all turned out: Afellay, Puyol, Cuenca, Pinto, Oier Olazabal, Montoya, Marc Bartra, Mascherano, Adriano, Song, S. Roberto, Dos Santos, Messi, Tello and Alexis.
Ilie Sánchez: "We're a dynamic and ambitious group" | FC Barcelona
"I’m always excited at the start of a new season and the new signings and the Juvenil players who were promoted are excited too," said Ilie, who added, "we’re a dynamic and ambitious group of players. Eight to ten players leave the team each year and we have to get used to that."
Ozil negotiating six-year deal | Football Espana
Mesut Ozil is reportedly in talks with Real Madrid over a proposed new contract to sign him to the club until June 2019. The German playmaker has been in provisional talks with the Santiago Bernabeu outfit over an extension during the past few months.
Real Madrid to 'cash in on United's Garay deal' - Yahoo! Eurosport UK
Whilst it is believed that David Moyes’ side are closing in on a move for a reported €20m fee, Madrid will capitalise on any deal reached. Los Merengues still hold 50 per cent of the player’s registration, so will be due €10m from Benfica, should the 26-year-old move for the amount currently believed.
Trio record wins, Valencia lose | Football Espana
There were wins for Real Betis, Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao, but Valencia lost their first game in Germany, as preseason got underway this weekend. Betis have begun preparations for the new season with two games in as many days, starting their preseason fixture list with a 7-0 win away to local side Los Barrios and this was followed a day later on the Saturday with a 5-0 win at Arcos.