FC Barcelona News: 7 July 2019

Neto to be presented on Tuesday | FC Barcelona
The Brazilian goalkeeper will come to Barcelona on Monday, where he will have a photo session at the Camp Nou Barça Store, and will be officially unveiled the following day. First he will sign his contract, which runs through to 2023/24, in a private event at the Presidente Suñol box, before photos in the Tribuna section of the Camp Nou. Neto will then be presented and address the media in a press conference in the Auditorio 1899.

The worst end for Messi: Two months from Anfield to Copa America dismissal | Marca
Lionel Messi’s 2018/19 campaign came to a nightmare end as he was sent off for Argentina against Chile after clashing with Gary Medel in the Copa America third-place playoff.The decision was the first time Messi has seen red in 14 years, curiously also for Argentina but against Hungary in 2005.

Barcelona to make last attempt at agreeing a deal with Atletico Madrid for Griezmann | Marca
Barcelona aren’t ready to throw in the towel just yet in their chase to sign Antoine Griezmann. Atletico Madrid threatened to take legal action over Barcelona’s pursuit of the Frenchman in a statement on Friday. Josep Maria Bartomeu will make a final attempt at striking a deal with Atletico Madrid in the coming hours.

Atletico Madrid warn Griezmann against not showing up for pre-season and insist they won’t negotiate with Barcelona | Marca
Atletico Madrid are adamant that they won’t negotiate with Barcelona over the transfer of Antoine Griezmann this summer. Griezmann will only be allowed to leave the Wanda Metropolitano should the Catalans meet his release clause, otherwise he’ll be staying on with the Rojiblancos.

Marca: Griezmann tells Atletico Madrid he won’t train on Sunday | Sport
Marca have revealed that Antoine Griezmann has told Atletico Madrid he will not turn up for training on Sunday and has communicated his “sadness and personal disappointment” at how events have unfolded. The same report adds that “it was the club themselves that asked Griezmann to communicate to them as soon as possible if he decided to leave Atletico, so they could plan during the summer and make signings.

Atletico Madrid demand answers from FC Barcelona over Antoine Griezmann move | Football Espana
Atletico Madrid have called for an investigation into FC Barcelona offering allegations they have ‘tapped up’ Antoine Griezmann.The French international confirmed at the end of the 2018-19 season that he intended to leave the club before the start of the new campaign, with FC Barcelona his likely destination - despite turning down a move to the Camp Nou less than 12 months ago.

Barcelona sign Louie Barry after his West Brom exit | 101 Great Goals
As confirmed by ESPN on Sunday, Barcelona have signed teenage English striker Louie Barry. Louie Barry is just 16-years-old. Barcelona have managed to beat some of the biggest clubs in Europe to land Barry.

FC Barcelona target Harvey Elliott rejects Fulham contract | Football Espana
FC Barcelona are continuing to monitor Fulham’s exciting teenage star Harvey Elliott, after he reportedly rejected a new contract at Craven Cottage.Elliott made history in the 2018-19 Premier League season when he became the youngest ever player to make an appearance in the competition against Wolves, aged just 16 years and 30 days old.

Source: barcablaugranes.com