Fc barcelona transfer news 2017
Here are some of the major transfer news and rumors surrounding FC Barcelona in 2017:
Summer Transfer Window (July-August 2017)
- Paulinho: Barcelona signed the Brazilian midfielder from Corinthians for a reported fee of €40 million.
- Gerard Deulofeu: The Spanish winger returned to Barcelona from Everton on a permanent deal for a reported fee of €12 million.
- Lucas Digne: Barcelona signed the French left-back from Roma for a reported fee of €12 million.
- Marlon Santos: The Brazilian defender joined Barcelona from Fluminense on a five-year deal for a reported fee of €11 million.
- Yerry Mina: The Colombian defender joined Barcelona from Palmeiras on a five-year deal for a reported fee of €11.8 million.
Winter Transfer Window (January 2017)
- Denis Suárez: Barcelona signed the Spanish midfielder from Villarreal on a permanent deal for a reported fee of €25 million.
- Rafinha: The Brazilian winger extended his contract with Barcelona until 2020.
Rumors and Speculation
- Neymar: There were persistent rumors linking Neymar to a move to Paris Saint-Germain, with Barcelona reportedly valuing the Brazilian forward at €200 million.
- Luis Suárez: There were rumors that Suárez could leave Barcelona due to a reported rift with manager Ernesto Valverde, but the Uruguayan striker ultimately stayed with the club.
- Ivan Rakitic: There were rumors that Rakitic could leave Barcelona due to a reported desire to play in the Premier League, but the Croatian midfielder ultimately stayed with the club.
- Philippe Coutinho: There were rumors that Coutinho could join Barcelona from Liverpool, but the Brazilian midfielder ultimately stayed with the Reds.
Other News
- Barcelona's financial struggles: The club faced financial difficulties due to the high wages and transfer fees of their players, which led to a reported debt of €450 million.
- Neymar's tax issues: Neymar was involved in a tax dispute with the Spanish authorities, which led to him being fined €10 million.
- Luis Enrique's departure: Manager Luis Enrique left Barcelona at the end of the 2016-17 season, with Ernesto Valverde taking over as his replacement.