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There’s a reason behind the interest in Gordon, in my opinion, and it’s connected to the interest in Álvarez specifically. I think I somewhat understand Flick’s attacking philosophy.

Maybe Flick doesn’t want a pure goal machine or a traditional striker whose only job is scoring inside the box.

I think Flick wants attacking pressing machines — productive players who also have goalscoring instincts, while offering defensive qualities and excelling in transitions as well.

That’s exactly what Anthony Gordon and Álvarez both provide. So it’s possible that Álvarez’s scoring numbers with Atlético aren’t a major concern for Flick, because the idea is to have a front three that collectively produces and scores.

In general, pulling off those two signings in one summer would be extremely difficult, but with Barcelona… expect the unexpected 👍🏽🔥

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@AyoubSlahe Its my national team too 🇩🇿🫶🏻

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Algeria just went to the Netherlands and ended a 3-year unbeaten home run with a stunning winner from Hadj Moussa. 🇩🇿🔥

Maza, Bennacer, Bensebaini, Hadj Moussa, Mahrez… this team has serious quality.

Lionel Messi and Argentina will face this Algeria super team in 14 days, some people really said Argentina got an easy group.

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@culershub0 Football is unpredictable

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@dinho_077 Just for hype 😂❤️

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While 12 of the current Barcelona players are La Masia graduates, the Spanish national team already features 10 La Masia products. And they still aren’t done — number 11 is on the way, ready to surpass the brilliance of those around him.

That player is Ebrima Tunkara. Barcelona youth coach Albert Puig went to watch him at local club Cerdanyola FC, and after seeing him just once, he immediately called the academy’s directors and said: “This is madness, we have to sign him.”

Barcelona brought him in, and he became part of a historic 30-game unbeaten streak. His talent was so extraordinary that he was promoted to the U19 side at just 15 years old. He signed his first professional contract at that age, keeping him at Barcelona until 2029. Hansi Flick could even promote him to the first team next season, as he plays as an attacking midfielder and possesses a profile that blends the qualities of Fermín López and Dani Olmo.

Tunkara is already showing Flick why that decision may be justified. At the U17 European Championship, he has been one of the standout performers. In three games, he has scored one goal and provided four assists — the highest assist total in the tournament. He has also created 20 chances and completed eight successful dribbles.

It feels as if Ronaldinho has been reborn — this time as a product of La Masia. ❤️💙

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@NoLieMann @Marc2CanneS & me?

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We spent months worrying about Ansu Fati returning from loan with his massive salary, until Monaco came along, signed him, and helped Barcelona save €17 million on the wage bill — money that can be used for future signings.

Then we started talking about wanting Bernardo Silva, but the deal was reportedly on hold because either Roony or Casadó had to leave first to make room for the transfer. Once again, Monaco stepped in and entered advanced talks for Casadó, and it looks like they could get that deal done as well.

I don’t support any club in France, but I do have a soft spot for the historic Monaco. ❤️🇲🇨

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I’d like to introduce you to the agent who has done more for Barcelona this season than anyone else and deserves proper credit:

Jorge Mendes — the agent whose work and influence could completely transform Barcelona.

He was the one who finalized Ansu Fati’s move to Monaco and helped Barcelona get rid of his salary.

He’s also expected to be the key figure in completing Marc Casadó’s transfer to Monaco.

He was the one who facilitated João Cancelo’s loan move to Barcelona from Al Hilal, and could also play a major role in making the deal permanent for free.

He has already agreed on all personal terms with Bernardo Silva, and he is also expected to act as the intermediary in any potential move for Julián Álvarez.

Thank you, legend ❤️.

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@Marc2CanneS 🤍🤍🤍

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What the board is doing in terms of offloading players honestly isn’t getting the credit it deserves, because it’s just as important as making new signings.

Just imagine: Lewandowski alone has given the club so much financial freedom in the market. Yesterday they resolved the Ansu Fati situation, and that’s only the beginning. Now imagine if they also manage to move on the remaining untouchables with their huge wages and little sporting value.

Koundé and Araújo are on the market, Ter Stegen is starting to accept that it may be time for a new chapter, and Casadó is expected to join AS Monaco. There are also Fort and Peña, both of whom could leave this summer.

Even Roony was signed for just €2.5 million, so if an offer of €7 million arrives, Laporta would probably drive him to the airport himself. 😅

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It was him who got rid of Ansu Fati and his salary, not Deco.

It was him who finalized the Casadó deal with Monaco, not Deco.

It was him who will bring Bernardo Silva to Barcelona, not Deco.

It was him who will find a solution with Al Hilal to keep João Cancelo, not Deco.

It was him whom the board will turn to when they need to offload players for high transfer fees.

Tbh, Any success in Barcelona’s transfer window will be credited to Jorge Mendes at this point.

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World cup version of Lamine Yamal will be different 🔥

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When Lamine Yamal humbled France, Mbappe, Dembele and Douè all alone 🥶

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So now Real Madrid have Dumfries and Arnold at right-back.

At left-back, they have Carreras, Mendy, and Fran García.

They have more center-backs than they know what to do with, and the most expensive attack in world football.

Yet by the end of next season, they’ll still tell you that Real Madrid are having one of their worst seasons ever, and that Barcelona don’t deserve any credit for what they achieve.

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@culershub0 Commentator only arabs now him 🫶🏻😭

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Every great team at the peak of its powers wins the Champions League sooner or later.

Except one.

For some reason, every possible obstacle in the universe seems to come together to stop Barcelona every single time.

The scenarios Barcelona have gone through in recent years are so cruel that even if Pérez himself had written them, he probably wouldn’t have been this harsh.

This generation only needs to win it once. Just once to break the curse.

After that, nobody will be able to stop them.

Barcelona have built the perfect squad with the perfect coach.

Now someone just needs to tell Chawali to put an end to this bad luck for us. 😅⚽️🔵🔴

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Imagine your rival’s defense is made up of players with football IQs below zero and the mobility of freight trucks 😭

Meanwhile, your attack consists of:

Lamine Yamal
Julián Álvarez
Raphinha
Anthony Gordon
Ferran Torres

Dark days are coming for Real Madrid fans and their team.

The best part? Pérez is bringing in players who struggle to play out from the back, while Barcelona thrive on high pressing and punishing those exact mistakes. We’ve been seeing it in every Clásico since Hansi Flick arrived. 💀

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@merengue_quique Sorry, i mean to stop Raphinha from scoring the 4 th Goal

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Carreras impressed against Barcelona = Real Madrid signed him.

Dumfries impressed against Barcelona = Real Madrid signed him.

I’ve never seen a club so obsessed with another club the way Real Madrid are obsessed with Barcelona. Barcelona seem to be their biggest concern, and have been their nightmare for years.

Another player on a doomed mission to stop Lamine Yamal — just like the five full-backs before him at Real Madrid who failed.

Anyway, get ready for a trophyless season, Dumfries. 💙❤️

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After Lewandowski’s departure, the return to Camp Nou, and the sale of the VIP seats, Barcelona have managed to generate €70 million in Financial Fair Play margin.

A move for Anthony Gordon would consume around €26 million per year, leaving €44 million available for registrations.

If the Álvarez deal is completed for €100 million, it would take up around €40 million of that margin. With Ansu Fati’s departure set to be officially announced, the club would add another €20 million to the remaining space, bringing the total available margin back up to €64 million.

And just imagine, there are still 3 or 4 more players expected to leave. Barcelona are creating a level of financial flexibility the club hasn’t had in years.

So relax — this summer could be one of the strongest and most exciting transfer windows in a very long time.