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20M for a back up is a lot.

It's heading in that direction, unfortunately.:(

A deal for Valencia centre back Jeremy Mathieu (30) is closer as Barcelona would be willing to pay his 20M buyout fee. [marca] What a waste. Terrible signing, 20M down the drain. Valencia laughing all the way to the bank. :facepalm:

All those teams didn't win anything.

Mathieu and Vertonghen aren't going to win you CL anytime soon..

Villa also played in La Liga. I want him to score the goals that matter most. Beating Madrid and helping us win a trophy or two.

Used this opportunity to bash the board again.

Pep was once in a lifetime. It will never happen again. Even then, he had those guys just about entering their prime. Lucho's dealing with a different situation all together. Plus he's had two coaching stints already.. Sorry for not wearing my Barca glasses..

Who's talking about bigger names? I'm talking about proven pedigree, which Lucho doesn't have. Not being critical, just realistic.

But Real and Atletico have better managers.

Even with the forward line, you don't know how quickly they will click, or if they even click at all.. Huge undertaking for Lucho, plus sorting out the defense.. Keeping expectations extremely low as well.

Bartomeu (president): "Xavi has contract for two more years. He will decide his future. He's entitled to after 16 years with many trophies." :xavi:

Zubizarreta (sports director): "When he returns from holidays, we'll talk with Alves, but we're delighted to have him in the squad." :alveshat:

Barcelona have informed the entourages of Hummels, Vertonghen and Schar that they could try to sign them this summer. [md]

Colombia over performed though, to an extent. Argentina were one the favorites to win it. Different circumstances.

Step in the right direction.

:lol: why? They lost. I think most would want to forget..

Winning the CL is never guaranteed. Having a good defense does increase your chances though.

Ok.

No offense, but Lucho is not Carlo..