Barcelona Transfer News: Andres Iniesta reportedly offered role at City, Antoine Griezmann announcement in two weeks, and more - May 18
Iniesta reportedly offered player-coach role at Manchester City
According to a story from Yahoo sports, should Mikel Arteta becomes Arsenal coach this summer, Manchester City will be swooping in for Andres Iniesta with a player-coach contract.
The Spanish footballer has apparently taken interest in the offer and is considering it seriously right now. Arteta has been heavily linked with a move to his former club, to take the managerial reigns from Arsene Wenger. Pep Guardiola has reportedly lined up Iniesta to replace his right hand, wanting his Barcelona player to join hands with him at City next season.
The Spaniard announced recently that he will be leaving Barcelona after 16 years of service to the senior team. While he has been linked with a move to China all summer, it seems like the 34-year-old might just stay around in European football for the next season.
Antoine Griezmann transfer to be announced before June 14
The transfer of Antoine Griezmann, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona all season, from Atletico Madrid to the La Liga Champions, will be announced in the next couple of weeks, according to Spanish outlet, AS.
According to the report, the club President wants the transfer to go smoothly so as to avoid straining relations with the Madrid club. However, the Catalans are keen on getting completing the transfer before the FIFA World Cup commences in Russia next month.
Leo Messi asks for Andre Gomes transfer
According to reports from Spanish media house, Don Balon, Leo Messi has instructed Barcelona to sell Andre Gomes this summer. Clubs like Juventus and Napoli have shown interest in the Portuguese international player recently, and the Barcelona star has instructed his club to let go of him in the ongoing transfer window.
Gomes has had an indifferent stint with the Catalan club since joining them in 2016, making just 44 appearances for them over two years.