Rodri at Barça, the Catalan press is jubilant
It’s official, Rodri is finally a Barça player. While the series lasted for several weeks, it ended last night and the new number 16 Blaugrana signed for 4 seasons for 60 million euros, accompanied by several bonuses estimated at 16.5 million euros. “The summer transfer” exclaims Sportas the recent world champion and best player in the competition arrives to bring his experience and leadership to a team that dreams of lifting the Champions League. Qualities already found since his arrival yesterday and during his presentation for Mundo Deportivo. Barely arrived, the Spaniard did not hesitate to proclaim his love for Barça. “Barça was my first option“, while Real Madrid also tried to attract him, but with an offer of 40 million euros, far from the mark. ” Barça is a very big club, a reference at world level, for its way of seeing football and for the values it represents. I had other options, but Barça was the first, and I made that known to Laporta. With my family and loved ones, we made what we think is the best decision. My decisions are always linked to a sporting issue “, he added, without directly naming Real Madrid.
Jamal Musiala, worry
Jamal Musiala collapsed for the second time in a preparation match in three days. These are images that we don’t like to see. The young German, who had already collapsed on the pitch against Leipzig, suffered the same fate, this time against Heidenheim, a few minutes after coming into play before being quickly taken care of. A necessarily worrying repetition, but the German wanted to reassure everyone in a long message published on Instagram and gave more details about these sudden absences. “ I understand that many of you are worried. I would like to explain a little. I have temporarily and briefly identified the absences that have been occurring within me, but which are well treatable, which are attributed to neurological dysfunction. I know it may seem scary at first glance, but for me, they are currently a part of my daily life. I am in the best medical care and very optimistic about it. FC Bayern and my private circle are always at my side and support me on this path. The important thing is that there is no additional risk. »
Turkish press mixed after Fenerbahçe’s draw against Lyon
The Turkish press is less complimentary and enthusiastic than the French after this draw at home to Fenerbahçe. “Maximum risk” exclaims Milliyet before a return match during which Fener will be under pressure and will have to be more inspired offensively to take up the daily comments. And if the entire team is not targeted by the Turkish press, it is a former resident of Ligue 1, Marco Asensio, described as “a riddle“, which raises questions. Having entered the game for the last quarter of an hour, the Spaniard has not really convinced the image of what he has shown since his arrival in Turkey. His situation and his positioning in particular question the local press who have difficulty understanding him.
