Three players might leave Anfield, and Flick could assume leadership at Barcelona. January 28
24Hscore has compiled a summary of significant transfer news and rumors featured in the media on Sunday, January 28.
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- Potential Successor for Xavi at Barcelona
Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, is actively seeking a replacement for head coach Xavi, who is set to depart the club at the end of the current season. According to Bild journalist Christian Falk, Laporta is considering German coach Hans-Dieter Flick for the vacant position.
- Agreement Reached for Angelino’s Transfer to Roma
Roma has successfully negotiated a deal for the transfer of Spanish defender Angelino from RB Leipzig. The final confirmation of the transfer is anticipated soon.
- Departure Decision by Barcelona Captain
Sergi Roberto, the captain of Barcelona, has opted to leave the club following the departure of the head coach. After the recent match against Villarreal (3:5), the defender announced his departure from Blaugrana at the end of the current season when his contract expires. Earlier expectations of extending his contract for another year were contingent on Xavi’s contract extension.
- Bayern Munich Officially Signs Defender Boey
Sacha Boey, a French defender of Cameroonian descent, has officially joined Bayern Munich. The player’s contract is valid until 2028, and the financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.
- Possible Departures of Three Key Liverpool Players Post-Klopp
After Liverpool’s head coach, Jürgen Klopp, made the surprising announcement of his departure at the end of the season, talkSPORT reports that three key players – Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold – whose contracts expire in 2025, may also consider leaving the club. Their futures at Liverpool could be uncertain as they have flourished under Klopp’s leadership.
- Douglas Costa Returns to Brazil
Former winger of Bayern Munich and Juventus, Douglas Costa, has joined Brazilian club Fluminense. The experienced footballer signed a contract with the club until June 2025. While Turkish club Samsunspor expressed interest in the 33-year-old winger, Costa opted to return to his native country.