Spanish football morning headlines for May 22nd
Lionel Messi leaves Barcelona without deciding his future
Lionel Messi’s season is over, note Marca. Ronald Koeman has given the Argentine captain permission to miss Barcelona’s La Liga clash with Eibar this evening for a few days of rest before he goes to the Copa America between June and July. But he leaves Catalonia without having decided his future.
Read more here.
Francesc Arnau, former Real Oviedo director and Barcelona player, passes away
Francesc Arnau, former Barcelona and Malaga goalkeeper and Real Oviedo sporting director, has passed away this Saturday according to Diario AS. Arnau had been working for the Asturian club since 2019, in a role he previously performed at Malaga.
Read more here.
Memphis Depay won’t join Barcelona without Ronald Koeman
Memphis Depay won’t join Barcelona if Ronald Koeman isn’t in charge of the club according to Mundo Deportivo. Koeman was the driving force behind the signing, having worked with him when he was in charge of the Dutch national team.
Read more here.