FC Barcelona News: 31 May 2019

Luis Suárez named in Uruguay squad for Copa America | FC Barcelona
Luis Suárez has been included in the Uruguay squad for the 2019 Copa America, which takes place from 14 June until 7 July this summer in Brazil. This will be the striker’s third Copa America. He was part of the winning team in 2011, as well as participating in the 2016 tournament in which Uruguay were eliminated in the opening round. He would miss the 2015 edition through a FIFA suspension.

IN MY OWN WORDS: Marc-André ter Stegen | FC Barcelona
The 2018/2019 season comes to a close on a club level, and at the same time it’s the end of my season, since I won’t be joining the national team because of knee problems. I am fully dedicated to my recovery and am currently working hard at our facilities to be back to 100% as soon as possible. It was an intense season and I’m looking forward to summer vacation to rest and clear my mind.

‘Coutinho probably regrets leaving Liverpool’ - Reds chairman Werner ready to make more funds available | Goal
Philippe Coutinho “probably regrets” leaving Liverpool, says Reds chairman Tom Werner, with the Brazil international having struggled to make his mark at Barcelona. During the winter transfer window of 2018, a South American star made it clear that he wanted to swap Premier League life for that in La Liga.

Atletico Madrid will not get Semedo for less than 35 million euros | Marca
Atletico Madrid are keen on Barcelona right-back Nelson Semedo, yet the Catalans will not sell the Portuguese international on the cheap.An exodus of defenders at the Wanda Metropolitano means that Diego Simeone is in the hunt for quality replacements and the Barcelona player is an interesting option for the Argentine.

Everton to move for Barcelona winger Malcom this summer | Sport
Everton want to fish in Barcelona’s waters again. This time they’re after Brazilian forward Malcom, who had hardly played under Ernesto Valverde. Reports suggest the coach never wanted to sign Malcom last summer and the way he’s used him would suggest that is the case,

Barcelona keen on signing Atletico Madrid’s Filipe Luis as free agent | Goal
Barcelona have revived their interest in Atletico Madrid’s Filipe Luis, Goal has learned, with the Blaugrana seeking cover for first-choice left-back Jordi Alba, whom the Catalan side feel is suffering from exhaustion after a long season.

Tottenham end interest in Barcelona’s Andre Gomes after Everton loan spell | Sky Sports
Tottenham have ended their interest in Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes, Sky Sports News understands. The Portugal international impressed last season on loan at Everton, where he made 29 appearances. Barcelona are keen to offload Gomes, but are demanding a fee between £25m and £35m for the 25-year-old.

Source: barcablaugranes.com