Atletico Madrid veteran Saul Niguez has parted ways with the club through a mutual contract termination, largely driven by his high wages. This frees up crucial salary space for Atleti as Niguez heads to Turkish club Trabzonspor on a four-year free agent deal, seeking a fresh start.
Whispers abound regarding Thiago Alcantara's potential Barcelona coaching return after last summer's stint. ESPN suggests a close deal, but MD contradicts, citing Flick's non-express request and Thiago's desire for limited involvement. Club reportedly content with current setup.
Barcelona's summer transfer plans are in disarray as Camp Nou renovation delays impact a crucial €100m deal. Player registrations are stalled, and the Joan Gamper Trophy faces cancellation amid financial challenges and stadium license issues.
Barcelona's Hansi Flick has reportedly informed veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen he's no longer the starter, with new signing Joan Garcia taking the role. Amidst salary cap concerns, Ter Stegen insists on fighting for his place despite the club's efforts to facilitate his exit, even considering a contract termination.
Barcelona remains optimistic about resolving its long-standing salary cap issues, aiming for the '1:1 spending rule' by August. Despite past challenges with asset sales and audit complications, the club plans strategic player deals and potential sales to achieve financial freedom.
Barcelona faces a challenging summer, balancing financial pressures with manager Hansi Flick's squad plans. Key players like Araujo prefer to stay, while the club eyes significant sales to ease salary limits. Flick has clear preferences for his new squad.
