FC Barcelona News: 8 January 2019

Todibo, Barça’s new signing for 2019-20 | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with the French player Jean-Clair Todibo for him to join the Club from 1 July 2019. The player’s contract with Toulouse FC ends on 30 June this year and so he will join on a free transfer.

Everything you need to know about Jean-Clair Todibo | FC Barcelona
How old is he? Where is he from? Those and other facts about Barça’s newest signing.

Coutinho celebrates a year at FC Barcelona | FC Barcelona
January 7th, 2018 was a special day for Philippe Coutinho. It was the day that he described as “A dream come true,” as he was presented as an FC Barcelona player. The signing of the Brazilian international, a winter signing from Liverpool, had been announced two days prior, and he was all smiles as he was officially unveiled at the Auditori 1899.

25 years since 5-0 drubbing of Real Madrid | FC Barcelona
The night of 8 January 1994 is one that Barça fans that are old enough to remember will never forget. For younger fans, the 25th anniversary of that game is the perfect chance to learn a little bit more about the time when Barça blew Real Madrid off the Camp Nou park to the tune of a 5-0 victory.

Arthur: When the best in the world, Messi, praises you, it gives you extra confidence | Goal
Barcelona midfielder Arthur says that he has learned from “the best player in history” Lionel Messi while also building confidence thanks to his relationship with Brazil team-mate Neymar.The Brazilian joined Barcelona this past summer 20 total appearances for the club since moving from Gremio.

Barcelona’s priority: To sign a goalscorer this summer | Marca
Barcelona must start to search in the market for a potential replacement for Suarez, though he remains an undisputed starter for Valverde. Considering his performance this season, where he is the second highest goalscorer behind Lionel Messi in LaLiga Santander, it is easy to see why.

Barcelona ‘in advanced negotiations’ for Ajax midfielder Frenkie De Jong | Football Espana
Barcelona are in ‘advanced negotiations’ to sign Ajax midfielder Frenkie De Jong and could complete a deal this week, say reports in Spain. Diario AS carry the report, via El Club de la Mitjanit (Esport 3), who say the midfielder could join the Catalan giants in a deal worth in the region of €75m.

Barcelona tell Munir El Haddadi he will not play for club again | Football Espana
Barcelona Coach Ernesto Valverde has told out-of-favour striker Munir El Haddadi that he will not play for the club again, report Marca. The 23-year-old’s deal at the Blaugrana expires in June 2019 and is said to have a number of clubs interested in his signature, with reports saying he has already signed a pre-contract agreement with Sevilla.

Where would Barcelona’s Denis Suarez fit at Arsenal? | Sky Sports
Suarez is close to agreeing a move to the north London club, according to reports from Sky in Italy - and could be a timely replacement for Aaron Ramsey, who is out of contract in the summer and wanted by Serie A leaders Juventus.

Messi and Fabregas purchase shares in Pique’s FC Andorra | Marca
This promises to be an exciting year for FC Andorra, a club that has just been purchased by Gerard Pique’s company Kosmos. The centre-back isn’t the only high-profile investor in the club, though, as Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas have also reportedly purchased shares.

Source: barcablaugranes.com