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Barca president: “I’m not envious of Real Madrid signing Mbappe” Why?
"I'm never jealous."
Is it really true that rival clubs will recruit the best players in the world?
FC Barcelona President Juan Laporta said he does not envy Real Madrid, which is preparing to recruit Kylian Mbappe this summer. In an interview with Spanish media Mundo Deportivo on the 22nd, he said, "I do not envy Real Madrid for signing Mbappe because he will go there and distort the locker room."
The "distortion" mentioned by Laporta seems to point to a situation where other players have to leave as much as the money spent on recruiting Mbappe.
"When Mbappe comes, there will be problems," he said. "Shouldn't they sell the player? They won't be able to play in the same place. And speaking of the numbers that will be there, it will definitely distort the locker room."
There is expected to be a significant fallout after Mbappe, who is currently considered the world's best striker alongside Erling Holland (Manchester City). He said, "Mbappe's coming to Real is not going to be a gift."
It may be a statement that can be seen as a sign of envy and hunger from the head of a rival team, but it could really happen at Real Madrid this summer.
Mbappe is going to be a free agent this summer, so Real don't have to pay PSG a transfer fee. However, considering the salary and reputation Mbappe is receiving, he needs significant funds.
According to some local media, Mbappe and his family are asking Real for a net annual salary of 50 million euros (about W72 billion). It is twice as much as the 25 million euros (about W36 billion) that Toni Kroos, currently the highest salary in his team, receives.
It was also reported that Mbappe is asking for a transfer bonus worth 175 million euros (about 252 billion won).
Mbappe's demands can be quite a burden for star-rich Real. It is compelling to pay attention to the ever-strict Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. In the end, if Real signs Mbappe, it could lose some of its current stars. This means that it needs to sell some of its most expensive players to lower its financial burden.
In addition to Mbappe, Real is trying to form a "third galactico" by bringing in more young players such as Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) this summer. As much money is needed, a team reorganization seems inevitable, with one of Real's existing stars having to leave.
Kim Min-jae’s Manchester United scenario? West Ham targets Maguire
There are signs of change in the Manchester United center-back line.
"West Ham United planned to make an official proposal for Maguire after meeting with manager David Moyes," Britain's "Football Insider" reported on the 22nd (Korea Standard Time). “We will make an official proposal for Maguire once again this summer.”
He continued: "Moyes is a huge fan of Maguire and wants to bring him to the London Stadium next season. West Ham tried to sign Maguire last summer but failed to reach an agreement despite extensive talks with the player. This summer there will be an "opportunity for clubs to agree on satisfactory terms as they only have one year left on their contract for Maguire and Manchester United. West Ham will seek to sign Maguire with or without Moyes remaining."
Maguire left Leicester City for a fee of £80 million (W135 billion) in the summer of 2019 to join Manchester United. He was a regular for the next three seasons, but his position changed after Erik ten Hag arrived. He was pushed down to the bench by rivals such as Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane. In addition, he was deprived of his captaincy ahead of the 2023-24 season.
At the same time, he developed a relationship with West Ham last summer. Wanting to reinforce his centre-back, West Ham offered Manchester United a fee of £30 million (W50.5 billion) that they had painstakingly accepted. However, it ultimately fell through when Maguire refused. Another season has passed, and there has been no noticeable change. It was just that Lisandro's extended playing time due to his long-term injury.
Maguire has one year left on his contract until this summer. Under the current circumstances, Manchester United are unlikely to offer to renew their contracts. That's why West Ham want to approach him again and even make an official offer.
In addition, Manchester United want to strengthen their center back, and Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae is the candidate being discussed. Earlier, multiple British media focused on Kim Min-jae's man trend. "With the possibility of a transfer to Jean-Clair Todibo diminished, Kim Min-jae is becoming a target for the Ineos group. He will be a key player for Manchester United on arrival and will be a better player than Varane and Lisandro. Of course, Kim Min-jae is not sure if he will choose to move at this point, but we have to wait and see."
Kim moved to Munich ahead of the 2023-24 season, where he played as a starting member until February. However, the atmosphere changed in March, and he was unable to start because of Erik Dier. Munich is also looking for additional reinforcements. German media Bayern Football said, "Munich still wants Barcelona's Araujo despite already having four centre-backs."
As the situation coincides strangely, there is a scenario in which Manchester United targets Kim Min-jae again. Manchester United actually considered recruiting Kim Min-jae last year. We have to keep an eye on the situation.
Mega-Jia-Lee So-young's 41-piece collaboration → Han Song, whose presence stands out
Cheong Kwan-Jang achieved a complete victory over GS Caltex.
Cheong Kwan-Jang Red Sparks, led by coach Hee-Jin Go, won with a set score of 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-23) against GS Caltex in the 4th round of the Dodram 2023-24 V-League Women's Division held at Daejeon Chungmu Gymnasium on the 6th. He won and continued his winning streak.
Cheong Kwan-Jang, who won a game worth 6 points, reached 30 points (9 wins, 12 losses) with his first win against GS Caltex this season.
Megawatti Pertiwi (registered name: Mega), who had scored only 8 points in the previous game, scored 16 points, and Giovanna Milana (registered name: Zia) and Soyoung Lee also provided support, scoring 14 and 11 points, respectively. Park Eun-jin showed off her presence with four blocks, and Han Song-i, who replaced Jung Ho-young in the middle of the first set and protected the court, also contributed to the team's victory. On this day, he scored 6 points, including 2 blocking.
3rd place GS Caltex (37 points, 13 wins, 8 losses) was unable to narrow the gap with 2nd place Heungkuk Life Insurance (44 points, 16 wins, 5 losses). Giselle Silva (registered name Silva) and Kang So-hwi played well with 23 and 12 points, respectively, but it was not enough to defeat Cheong Kwan-jang, who had a triangle formation. 안전놀이터
Jeong Gwan-jang went first with setter Yeom Hye-sun, outside heaters Lee So-young and Jia, opposition spiker Mega, middle blockers Jeong Ho-young and Park Eun-jin, and libero Noran.
GS Caltex started with setter Lee Yun-shin, outside heaters Kang So-hwi and Yoo Seo-yeon, aposite spiker Silva, middle blockers Jeong Dae-young and Han Su-ji, and libero Han Da-hye.
At the beginning of the first set, Jeong Kwan-jang took control. Starting with Jia's attack scoring at 4-5, Park Eun-jin's blocking, Silva's error, and Mega's rear attack led to an 8-5 lead. Park Eun-jin showed his presence in the center. However, GS Caltex did not back down easily. At 7-12, Silva's rear attack, Yoo Seo-yeon's serve ace, and Kang So-hwi's quick open score made it 10-12. Director Jeong attempted a change by replacing Jeong Ho-young and putting in Han Song-i. GS Caltex steadily balanced the score with Kang So-hwi's consecutive goals.
However, the reversal was not achieved. The score gap widened at 15-15 due to Yeom Hye-sun's pass feint and Silva's mistake in the rear attack. Then, in 16-18, Han Su-ji's net touch error left a mark. Jeonggwanjang, who took the 20-point lead thanks to Mega's rear attack, continued the good trend. Mega was in full swing, and Lee So-young also provided solid support. Jeong Kwan-Jang succeeded in taking the first set after Silva's attack mistake.
Jeong Kwan-jang also controlled the flow at the beginning of the second set. They broke GS Caltex's will by scoring 5 points in a row from 1-4. Han Song-i's sharp floater serve was effective. Park Eun-jin gave strength with blocking, and Lee So-young also scored at every critical moment. At 7-6, he scored 4 points in a row to widen the score gap. GS Caltex removed Seo-yeon Yoo and Su-ji Han and brought in Min-ji Kwon and Se-yeon Oh. Nevertheless, as the atmosphere did not change, Kim Ji-won and Moon Ji-yoon were also added. GS Caltex narrowed the score gap from 6-12 to 10-12 thanks to Silva's rear attack, Kwon Min-ji's open, and Oh Se-yeon's consecutive serve aces.
‘Mega + Jia + Soyoung flew’ Cheong Kwan-jang wins GS Caltex for the first time in the se
Jeong Kwan-jang succeeded in winning consecutive games by defeating GS Caltex.
Cheong Kwan Jang won the 4th round match of the Dodram 2023-2024 V League Women's Division against GS Caltex at Daejeon Chungmu Gymnasium on the 6th with a set score of 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-23). Cheong Kwan-Jang, who broke the losing streak by winning the previous Korea Expressway Corporation match, continued the trend of dominance against GS Caltex, which had 4 wins in the last 5 games, and succeeded in winning 2 games in a row. He also shook off the regret of losing to GS Caltex in all three previous matches.
On this day, Cheong Kwan-Jang contributed to the victory with the attacking trio's outstanding performance. Main gun Mega led the attack with 16 points, and Jia also contributed with 14 points. Lee So-young, who recently recovered from an injury, also performed well that day with 11 points.
In defense, Park Eun-jin’s blocking stood out. Park Eun-jin added his strength by blocking GS Caltex Silva's attack early in the game, and was responsible for four blocks alone.
GS Caltex struggled on this day, with Silva scoring 23 points, the most for both teams, and Kang So-hwi also scoring 12 points. However, disappointment was expressed as the rest of the domestic players performed poorly. She had an opportunity to catch up at the end of the third set, but Han Su-jin was unable to block Lee So-young's quick open and bowed her head.
Another star from Barcelona joins in Miami
Inter Miami of the U.S. Major League Soccer announced the signing of Luis Suarez on the 23rd (Korean time).
안전놀이터 Miami announced Suarez's arrival by posting a photo of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and young players wearing Suarez's uniform and the sentence, "There is nothing more beautiful than playing with friends."
It is reported that this transfer was confirmed through persuasion from Messi and David Beckham. Miami's superstar Messi and Beckham, the team's co-owner, moved actively to recruit Suarez.
Currently, stars from Barcelona are playing in Miami. Led by Messi, three players including Busquets and Alba are playing. If Suarez joins, a total of four people will play on one team again. The players who led Barcelona's golden era as the core of defense, midfield, and attack are reunited.
It all started with Messi's transfer. Messi left Europe last summer and began a new challenge in the U.S. Major League Soccer . While most European stars headed to Saudi Arabia, Messi headed to the United States, which offers relatively less money.
When Messi moved to Miami, Alba and Busquets joined him. Although it was a little late, Suarez also wore the same uniform. In the case of Suarez, he is a player who formed the ‘MSN Trio’ with Messi and Neymar. Although he has come down from his prime, Suarez, who was born in 1987 and is the same age as Messi, is working with his best friend once again.
Suarez left Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2022 and moved to Uruguayan club Nacional. At the end of last year, I moved to Gremio in Brazil, and after about a year, I was able to play in a new place in North and Central America.
Suarez is still alive and well. He performed well in Brazil's Serie A in the 2023 season, scoring 17 goals in 33 games. Expectations are high that Suarez's abilities will be maximized if his unique sense of goal is added to the 'chemistry' with his old teammates such as Messi, Busquets, and Alba.