In England they published that Barcelona would launch in the summer for the signing of Aymeric Laporte, as long as they managed to succeed in the exit operation, amassing enough to face an operation that would not be economical. However, according to Sports world, Manchester City does not consider listening to offers from the Spanish international.
Laporte is indisputable for Guardiola this season after having lost weight the previous year. Hence, Barça has the door closed. The Barça technical secretariat will have to look for another left-handed central guarantee that will take the place left by Umtiti and / or Lenglet, destined to leave Barcelona after spending time on the Camp Nou exit ramp.
Thus, set citizen He closes the tap on Barcelona, after agreeing to transfer Ferran Torres for 55 million euros, plus ten in variables. Incorporation added to that of Eric García, also arrived from the Skyblue, although in his case it was at zero cost, by refusing to renovate to return to what had been his home before leaving for Manchester.
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A) Yes, the dream of bringing together the central couple of the Spanish National Team vanishes, although another of the open fronts that Barça has is also international with Luis Enrique. And it is that, as has been published in recent dates, César Azpilicueta would be close to closing a pre-agreement with the entity culéAs his contract with Chelsea expires in June and he has not been presented with a renewal offer.