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FC Barcelona News: 17 June 2021; Laporta talks Messi, Memphis Depay move close

Barcelona president Joan Laporta and Riqui Puig were seen chatting and laughing together at the Camp Nou as the Catalans unveiled the team’s kit for next season.

Barcelona spoke to Ousmane Dembele’s representatives this week by phone to discuss the forward’s future. The Catalans will either extend his deal or look to sell.

Barcelona are close to appointing former defender Sergi Barjuan as B team coach on a three-year deal.

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said that Memphis Depay has not signed for Barcelona yet but a transfer to the Camp Nou is close.

Laporta: Working to keep Messi is going well, I don’t see him saying no | Marca

Joan Laporta says he’s working hard to keep Lionel Messi at Barcelona and does not expect the captain to reject the contact extension offer he will be presented with.