July 30: Weekly Football News Catch Up: Jules Kounde To Barça; Ronaldo’s United Exit; Luis Suarez; Manchester United Antony’s New Bid; Messi Linked To Barça

Barça Announces New Signing, Jules Koundé

Barcelona have successfully completed a move for Jules Koundé from Sevilla, a 5-year deal till 2027.

The Spanish side is said to have paid a fee of €50 million and €10 million in add-ons for the 23-year-old Center-Back.

Also included in the contract is a release clause of €1 billion for the French man.

Jules Koundé, on his transfer to Barça, said, “I’m really proud, grateful. I can’t wait to join the team and start this Barcelona story.”

“I say thanks to Sevilla, but of course, Barça is a top step in my career – so here l wanna win all competitions.”

Cristiano Ronaldo Returns To Manchester United For Talks On His Future.

Manchester United’s star Forward, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the club to discuss his future after being absent from the pre-season activities owing to some family issues.

The 5-time Balon d’Or is seeking to exit the club after the Premier League giants failed to qualify for the champions league.

A meeting between Ronaldo, Eric ten Hag and the United board is to have taken place, with facts on the outcome of the meeting being unclear but reported that the forward is still insisting on an exit from the club.

Manchester United, on the other hand, are not willing to give up the player as they insist that he is still under contract, strongly backing its manager’s opinion that Ronaldo is an important part of the team.

Luis Suarez Returns To His First Club On Free Transfer.

Uruguayan striker, Luis Suarez has made a move back to where it all began, his first club Nacional, after exiting Atletico Madrid as a free agent.

At a recent game, over 20,000 Nacional supporters wore Suarez masks after their team had been connected to the forward.

Suarez wrote on his social media, “I am proud to wear my shirt again at Nacional. Thank you all for the support. See you soon.”

The striker had his best career in Barcelona, after he made a move from Liverpool, winning four La Liga titles, three Copas del Rey and one Champions League trophy. He also added another La Liga title to his collection after a move to Atletico Madrid.

Suarez has scored 68 goals in 132 international games, making him Uruguay’s all-time highest goal scorer.

Manchester United To Push For Ajax’s Antony.

Premier League giants, Manchester United are said to be preparing a better bid for Ajax Winger, Antony after a verbal bid for £50 million was rumoured to be rejected.

Ajax are unwilling to let the move happen, after selling most of its first-team players in the summer transfer window.

The Dutch side, however, will not stop a move if Manchester United is willing to meet its price tag of £67 million for the Brazil national.

United are keen to make the deal work as Eric ten Hag has made Antony a priority this summer, with the player also desperate for the move.

Barcelona Expecting A Re-Union With Lionel Messi.

Joan Laporta, the president of Barcelona, has repeated his wish for Lionel Messi to finish his career with the Catalan team.

Last week, Laporta stated that Messi’s story with Barcelona “is not over.”

Speaking to reporters, he said, “It is an aspiration that I have as president and I would like it to happen.

“I was co-responsible for an ending that I consider provisional. Messi’s story at Barca did not end as we all wanted, it ended conditioned by financial reasons and we have a moral debt to him.

“In that sense, we would like the end of his career to be with the Barca shirt on, applauded at every stadium he plays at.”