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We’re inching ever closer to the start of the summer transfer market and the movements between top clubs in Europe never stop. In particular, Barcelona have a lot of negotiations already opened as the work of Xavi Hernández as new manager has so far been excellent, with the club in a three-way tie for second place in the Spanish league table with a goal differential edge over Atletico Madrid and Sevilla, who they beat on Sunday. As a result, the club has already two signings prepared for the summer, and although Barça president Joan Laporta is not ready to reveal their names, we can safely confirm that both Franck Kessié and Andreas Christensen will suit up for the Blaugrana side next season.
Kessié’s contract, which will keep him in Spain until June 30, 2026, has already been signed and the medical tests have been completed in Lugano as he’s ready to leave AC Milan at the end of the season. As for Christensen, it will be necessary to wait for the signatures — the paperwork will soon be ready — though the verbal agreement has already been made by the Chelsea defender.
More Chelsea players leaving?
So what happens now when it comes to Antonio Rudiger? The player wants to wait for the dust to settle on Chelsea’s ownership status in order to make a clear decision his future, but his agents, meanwhile, have been talking for months with Real Madrid, PSG, Juventus and even Barcelona have had a direct meeting with his representatives. No decision made and no agreement has been reached yet as Rudiger will wait and choose in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, the automatic contract renewal clause has been activated until June 2023 for César Azpilicueta. Chelsea hope to convince him to stay and Xavi would like him at Barcelona. The Blaugrana offer remains on the table for a two-year contract, with an option to extend until June 2025.
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