De Jong: I spoke to PSG, City before signing for Barca

Barcelona-bound star Frenkie de Jong revealed he spoke to Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before opting for a move to the La Liga champions.

Barcelona seal €86m De Jong deal

Barcelona have announced the signing of Frenkie de Jong for an initial €75million, the Ajax midfielder set to join on a five-year deal for the start of the 2019-20 season.

Boateng completes shock Barcelona switch

Barcelona have completed a surprise move for former AC Milan attacking midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, signing him on an initial loan deal until the end of the season.

Neymar insists Barca andl Madrid links not ‘concrete’

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar insists transfer speculation linking him with Real Madrid and Barcelona is not ‘concrete’.

Nacho: Isco remains important to Real Madrid

Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez is convinced Isco remains important to the club and coach Santiago Solari despite a lack of starts in recent months.

Madrid weak in Leganes loss, says Solari

Santiago Solari accepted Real Madrid were ‘weak’ in their loss to Leganes, despite progressing to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey.

El Clasico showdown set for 3 March

Real Madrid will host Barcelona in the second LaLiga Clasico of the season on the evening of 2 March, league president Javier Tebas has revealed.

Messi hits 400th La Liga goal

Lionel Messi scored in Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Eibar to take his La Liga goal tally to 400, becoming the first player in the competition’s history to hit the milestone.

Valverde: ‘Great player’ Coutinho must fight for Barca spot

Ernesto Valverde urged Philippe Coutinho to continue fighting for his position following the playmaker’s goal-scoring return to Barcelona’s starting XI.

Brahim Diaz revels in ‘dream’ Real Madrid debut

Brahim Diaz described his Real Madrid debut as a “dream” after making his first appearance since arriving from Manchester City.