LA LIGA ALLOWED BARCELONA TO SIGN MESSI! Havertz goes to Real Madrid! Benzema & Kante to Al Ittihad!
Barcelona 'very close' to Messi's return!
Gerard Romero
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At yesterday's morning meeting, La Liga finally approved the economic viability plan of Barcelona! This huge step brings the Catalans very close to Lionel Messi's return!
As soon as La Liga's decision was announced, Joan Laporta went to meet Messi's father, Jorge. After the meeting, Messi Sr. confirmed the talks about Leo's return were brought up to the table. Messi himself wants to represent Blaugrana once again.
A very important role in the comeback is played by his wife Antonela, who prefers to live in Barcelona. Besides, the club wants to stick to the idea of Messi opening the updated Camp Nou.
If Barca were pessimistic about the matter earlier on, now its probability is estimated at 85%.
Havertz 'on verge' of sealing Real Madrid transfer
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Everything comes down to the fact that Chelsea striker Kai Havertz will become a Real Madrid player in the summer! Los Blancos are very eager to get his signature, thus the source believes that the official move is very likely to happen.
Madrid wanted to buy Havertz back in 2020, but did not want to pay Bayer 80 million euros. As for now, the German's departure will cost the Whites a little less than 60 million.
Last season was rather unsuccessful for Havertz, as well as for Chelsea as a whole � 9 goals and 1 assist in 47 appearances.
Benzema set to become another Saudi Pro League star
Fabrizio Romano
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In the coming days, Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema, who has recently left the club as a free agent, is about to sign a deal with the Saudi Arabian giants Al Ittihad. The contract will be running for two years plus an optional year, with the Ballon d'Or winner earning about 200 million euros. Al Ittihad were crowned the Saudi Pro League champions last season. The team is now coached by former Tottenham and Wolverhampton boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
According to Cadena SER, Al Ittihad are looking to sign more 'soon to become free agents' footballers, like Sergio Ramos and N'Golo Kante, this summer.
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