1 February Spanish football morning headlines.
Barça’s big payout due to Messi
News from Barcelona continues to be dominated by the details of Lionel Messi’s contract with El Mundo, confirming that the club must pay him an additional € 39 million this summer, even if the player decides to leave.
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The playmaker’s deal with Barcelona forces the club to pay him a € 38,964,977.50 ‘loyalty’ bonus this summer, regardless of whether the Argentine signs a new deal.
Madrid star left embarrassed
This weekend’s news from Real Madrid was dominated by a disappointing defeat for Levante with Diario AS, describing how embarrassed Isco was for not being included in the events.
With Martin Odegaard leaving the club on loan and Fede Valverde injured, there were no more options for Real Madrid’s senior midfield, but Isco – on the bench – was overlooked by young Sergio Arribas.
The Spanish international is said to have been embarrassed by the incident and is thinking about his future at the club.
Valencia triple blow
Finally there is a transfer movement in Valencia – which did not sign this summer – with a triple blow at the end of the transfer window.
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Ferro and Patrick Cutrone arrived on loan from Benfica and Wolves, respectively, while Uruguayan midfielder Christian Oliva must arrive from Cagliari, Marca said.