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Iniesta set to extend Barcelona contract
www.goal.com The club's president has saluted the Blaugrana's "key" man during an interview as he hints at a new deal for the midfielder in the coming weeks Andres Iniesta is set to extend his current contract at Barcelona , according to club president Sandro Rosell. Rosell was giving an interview on the TV3 programme Hat-Trick when he stated that he expects to be able to announce the midfielder's contract renewal in the coming weeks. “Iniesta is a key player for us," stated Rosell. “It is likely that the next great news for Barcelona will be the renewal of Iniesta’s contract.” The Blaugrana president also fielded questions on the task of replacing Tito Vilanova over the summer and admitted that while it was a difficult process, the club feel they have the right man. “[Vilanova’s] relapse has been the worst news of my presidency. Hopefully he will win his battle but life goes on. “We had thought already about Tata Martino the first time Vilan...
I don't need to prove anything - David Luiz relaxed despite chelsea omission
The defender is not worried about being dropped by Jose Mourinho to face Fulham and insists he has trust in the manager's decisions regarding the first-team squad David Luiz says he does not "need to prove anything" to Jose Mourinho despite being omitted from the Chelsea squad to face Fulham . The Brazilian has featured just once in the Premier League this season, but was afforded the full 90 minutes as Chelsea advanced to the fourth round of the Capital One Cup with a 2-0 victory over Swindon Town. Yet Luiz insists he has no fears regarding his stature in the squad as all selection decisions are down to the manager. "It was just one game," told the Evening Standard . "Sometimes when other players go out of the team, people don’t say anything. "I don’t need to prove anything. Everyone knows who David Luiz is, I want to play football and enjoy myself on the pitch so when I have an opportunity to play, I want to enjoy just that. "I...
Iniesta set to extend Barcelona contract
The club's president has saluted the Blaugrana's "key" man during an interview as he hints at a new deal for the midfielder in the coming weeks Andres Iniesta is set to extend his current contract at Barcelona , according to club president Sandro Rosell. Rosell was giving an interview on the TV3 programme Hat-Trick when he stated that he expects to be able to announce the midfielder's contract renewal in the coming weeks. “Iniesta is a key player for us," stated Rosell. “It is likely that the next great news for Barcelona will be the renewal of Iniesta’s contract.” The Blaugrana president also fielded questions on the task of replacing Tito Vilanova over the summer and admitted that while it was a difficult process, the club feel they have the right man. “[Vilanova’s] relapse has been the worst news of my presidency. Hopefully he will win his battle but life goes on. “We had thought already about Tata Martino the first time Vilanova ne...