FC Barca News

Barcelona star Ilkay Gundogan named player of the match as Germany beat Hungary at Euro 2024

Barcelona star Ilkay Gundogan is one of the best midfielders in the world, and he continued to show his class with Germany at Euro 2024. Germany are hosting the tournament, and Gundogan is one of the most experienced players in the squad. The hosts secured their place in the knockout rounds with a 2-0 victory over Hungary, and the Barcelona midfielder was outstanding, with Gundogan scoring the second goal. The 33-year-old was the best player on the pitch as Germany secured three points in Stuttgart, and he has now been praised by the media in his home Nation. Ilkay Gundogan praised after Germa...

Lamine Yamal names the former Barcelona icon he would love to play with, it's not Lionel Messi

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal is going from strength to strength, as he is shining for both club and country. The 16-year-old became an important player this season as he broke through into the first-team under Xavi, scoring seven times and providing 10 assists in 50 matches. He was a standout performer for Spain in their excellent 3-1 victory over Croatia to begin their Euro 2024 campaign, and he became the youngest-ever player to feature in the competition. Yamal has been compared to a young Lionel Messi, and the teenager is viewed as someone who is on the verge of becoming a superstar. H...

Every Barcelona player at Euro 2024 as 11 stars prepare to represent their nation this summer

Barcelona may not be in action over the next month, but 11 of their players will be competing in the European Championships. A lot of players will be entering the tournament with points to prove after a fairly underwhelming campaign for Barcelona, but some will be hopeful of success on individual and team levels. Some stars will miss the tournament with injury, including Spain duo Gavi and Alejandro Balde, whilst Frenkie De Jong recently pulled out of the Netherlands squad after failing to recover from an injury. Barcelona do have a number of players at some of the best teams in the competitio...

Hansi Flick could now hand Barcelona advantage in transfer pursuit for €25m midfielder

Barcelona are facing financial constraints, but are still in the market to strengthen their squad, with a midfielder urgently needed. The loss of Sergio Busquets has hit Barcelona hard, and a defensive midfielder who can play at the base as a pivot is now a priority for the club. Mikel Merino has been linked, but like Barcelona’s other options such as Frenkie De Jong, Gavi and Ilkay Gundogan, he is not a natural number six like Busquets was. If FFP constraints can be tackled, manager Hansi Flick may be able to recruit a player he is very familiar with in VFB Stuttgart star Angelo Stiller. Barc...

Barcelona expected to make transfer move for La Liga star, he fits Hansi Flick 'perfectly'

Barcelona face a difficult summer window due to financial restrictions, but if they can find room for a signing, it appears that it will come in midfield. Hansi Flick, like his predecessor Xavi, is keen to add a central midfielder to the squad. Barcelona have struggled in the middle of the park since Sergio Busquets departed, despite possessing quality individuals such as Ilkay Gundogan and Frenkie De Jong. A midfielder who can help dictate the play from deep positions will be prioritised, and it now seems that Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino is on the agenda, if a deal can be completed....

Joan Laporta now says two Barcelona loanees will stay at the club because of Hansi Flick

The future of several Barcelona stars is unclear as the club contends with a poor financial situation ahead of the summer transfer window. New manager Hansi Flick has a tough job on his hands as he aims to make Barcelona challenge for major trophies again after a disappointing season saw Xavi dismissed from his role. Several players could be on the chopping block this summer as Flick wields the axe over his squad, but he will be facing budget restrictions when it comes to signing new players. Two loan stars this season, Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix, may return to Manchester City and Atletico Ma...

Barcelona should avoid deal for £45m Manchester City star who has offered himself to Flick

New Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will be eager to add more quality to his squad, but he should avoid one player who is keen on joining. Barcelona are struggling financially and will need to be creative over how they strengthen the squad, and they are in the market for a defensive midfielder. Guido Rodriguez is set to join on a free transfer from Real Betis as a squad option, but Barcelona need a starter who can try to replace the influence Sergio Busquets had. A loan deal may be possible for Manchester City star Kalvin Phillips, and the Englishman would be keen on a move to the Camp Nou. Kalv...

Robert Lewandowksi previous scoring record under Hansi Flick will excite Barcelona fans

Barcelona are ready to confirm the arrival of German Hansi Flick as the new manager for next season and beyond, after a chaotic few weeks. Club legend Xavi had announced his desire to step down, before performing a u-turn, but the club sprung a surprise when they then chose to dismiss the former midfielder anyway. Former Bayern Munich and Germany manager Hansi Flick agreed to replace him, and Barcelona may feel that they have made the right choice. Although the 59-year-old is not vastly experienced at the top level, he brings a wealth of pedigree when it comes to winning trophies. Flick had an...

Barcelona now miss out on possible Xavi replacement as former star agrees Juventus role

Barcelona’s managerial situation is currently so complicated that there is confusion over whether Xavi Hernandez will stay in his role or leave. Xavi announced his intention to step down, but reversed this and looked set to stay for next season. However, his comments about the financial situation at Barcelona did not go down with President Joan Laporta, and this reportedly meant Xavi was in danger again. Should Xavi end up leaving, Barcelona have a range of candidates to pick from, including Roberto De Zerbi and Rafa Marquez, but another former player could also have been available. Barcelona ...

Xavi now breaks his silence following reports of surprise Barcelona departure

Surprise reports have emerged in the past two days which claim that Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez will depart the club imminently. Xavi is having a difficult time at the club, and recent reports claimed that he had sensationally been dismissed from his role, just weeks after agreeing to stay for another season. Xavi had announced his intention to step down in January, but performed a u-turn on his decision to stay for at least one more year. Barcelona are facing financial difficulties, and Xavi bemoaned the lack of spending power the club will have in the summer. This led to reports that Jo...