Bastoni track goes away for Barca
The Blaugrana are delaying the offer for Alessandro Bastoni, which is creating maximum tension around the operation as Inter and the player want to quickly clarify their future. The Catalan club has a five-year agreement with the defender, but for the moment mainly wants to first finalize the arrival of an attacker in the person of João Pedro. Barcelona plans to negotiate around €60 million with Inter, but is mainly considering including a player in the operation to lower the final price. In the meantime, Inter and Bastoni are putting pressure on to obtain a written offer, while time risks working in favor of competing clubs if the file is slow to be resolved.
Griezmann’s Madrid adventure comes to an end
We are preparing to say goodbye to Griezemann. The Frenchman concludes his adventure at Atlético de Madrid by leaving the Colchoneros after 10 seasons, 212 goals and three trophies, fueling a debate around whether he is the best player in the club’s history. Several legends like Kiko and Miguel Ángel Ruiz, as well as many supporters, place him among the greatest, particularly for his talent, his offensive performance and his leadership. Although he has not filled the trophy cabinet much in Madrid, the Frenchman remains considered one of the pillars of Atlético’s recent renaissance, capable of making the difference in big matches and rousing the masses of supporters, which makes him a clearly legendary icon, even if the “best of all time” remains subjective.
Chelsea recruit Xabi Alonso for next season
After several long days of discussions, Chelsea officially announced the arrival of Xabi Alonso on their bench. The former Liverpool player, who will take up his position on July 1, has signed up for the next four years. On the London side, this appointment is part of the desire to rebuild a coherent project after several seasons marked by irregularity and contested sporting choices. With his modern profile and his experience acquired between Leverkusen and Madrid, Xabi Alonso will now have to succeed where many have failed for three years: restore a real identity to the Blues and place Chelsea among the great powers of the Premier League and Europe.
