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Roura overjoyed after Villa’s starring role

Mar

2013

Barcelona assistant coach Jordi Roura hailed the importance of David Villa following the striker’s display in Sunday’s 3-1 La Liga win over Rayo Vallecano. Villa, whose campaign last term was wrecked by injury, has gradually forced his way back into the first-team reckoning after regaining full fitness, and has featured regularly for the Catalan outfit ...

Cuenca ready to make Barca return

Jan

2013

Barcelona forward Isaac Cuenca has been given the green light to resume his career after over seven months on the sidelines through injury. The 21-year-old underwent surgery on his right knee last May, and although he returned to training in late November, he was not given the medical all-clear to return to competitive action until ...

Granada confirm Aranda signing

Jan

2013

Granada have confirmed the signing of forward Carlos Aranda from La Liga rivals Zaragoza. The well-travelled 32-year-old has penned a contract until summer 2014 with the Andalusian outfit. Sporting director Juan Carlos Cordero told club website www.granadacf.es: “We spent time negotiating with Zaragoza for Aranda. There is a transfer fee of 500,000 euros. “We have ...

Pinto agreed new Barca deal

Dec

2012

Goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto has agreed a contract extension with the La Liga leaders Barcelona. The 37-year-old, Pinto has agreed a new deal until June 30 2014 and will put pen to paper over the next few weeks, the club confirmed on official website fcbarcelona.com.

Barcelona extend Puyol, Xavi and Messi contract

Dec

2012

Barcelona have extend the contract for Carles Puyol and Xavi Hernández until 2016, while Leo Messi will continue until 2018. All three of them will sign their respective new contracts in the coming week. Carles Puyol will be staying at the club until June 30, 2016. Xavi Hernández will be staying at the club until ...