Barcelona spent most of final week in Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Supercup, popping out victorious over rivals Real Madrid in emphatic style. That will add just a few million euros to their accounts, however the Saudi soccer empire is eager to do extra enterprise with the Blaugrana.
After securing Franck Kessie’s signature two summers in the past, Sport say that Saudi Arabia mentioned the futures of 5 doable recruits from the Barcelona squad whereas the Blaugrana have been in Jeddah. One of these is Raphinha, linked closely with a transfer to the Middle East final summer time, however he’s now thought of untouchable by Barcelona.
Robert Lewandowski to Ronald Araújo: “Ronald… You have to remain, a minimum of till the tip of the season. @ElDiaDespues
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That shouldn’t be the case for Frenkie de Jong, Andreas Christensen or Ansu Fati, who Barcelona are anticipated to try to transfer on in the summertime. Perhaps essentially the most attention-grabbing case is Robert Lewandowski, who has a 12 months left on his deal, however might see it prolonged for an additional 12 months till 2027 relying on the variety of video games he performs. The Saudi supply for Lewandowski arrived final summer time, and they’re anticipated to strive once more – that deal will hinge on whether or not a 37-year-old Lewandowski as of subsequent August nonetheless needs to compete on the high stage.
The Polish ahead has maybe been the least spectacular of Barcelona’s entrance three this season, however stays their high scorer with 26 targets and three assists in simply 27 appearances thus far. That makes him by a distance the most effective quantity 9 in Spain statistically, however there’s a feeling his type is sliding, and Barcelona are definitely taking a look at long-term options.