Argentine physio: Messi will reach his peak this season

Argentine physio Fernando Signorini believes that Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi will be at the peak of his game over the next few years.

"Leo will reach his peak this year, starting this season. Regardless of everything that he has already achieved, he will now start to write history. His best is yet to come," Signorini was quoted as saying by Sport.

"Up till now, everything he has done was the result of his intuition and his desire to play. However, from now on the element of preparation will come into the equation as well. His choices will no longer be just based on his instincts, but also on his knowledge and experience.

"He will enter a new stage of his game. It's impossible to say where his limits lie. It's a mystery what he can achieve. Players like him are very rare."

Cuenca: “Tito Vilanova is counting on me”

The closing ceremony of the Nike Camp in Andorra was attended by Isaac Cuenca who was there for a question and answer session with the children, and also to speak to the media. He spoke about his sorrow to see Pep Guardiola leave and looked ahead to new times under Tito Vilanova. “Every coach is different. They all want a certain kind of player, but Tito has said he’s counting on me, so I’m happy” he said.

On crutches, the player has said he’s looking forward to the new campaign. “The most important thing is for my knee to get better. I hope to be fit as soon as possible and be able to help the team play some good games”, he said. Cuenca is one of the fourteen first team members due back at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Monday July 16.
He added with words of encouragement for youngsters hoping to make it big in football. “You have to keep playing football, and happy and work hard if you want to be professionals” he suggested.

Wenger: Manchester City and Barcelona have tried to destroy my work

Arsene Wenger has accused Manchester City and Barcelona of trying to destroy his work at Arsenal.
The 62-year-old manager admitted he has found it frustrating watching his young stars leave the Emirates at an age when he believes they could have driven the Gunners to that ever-elusive trophy.

"Sometimes people try and destroy your work," the 62-year-old told De Telegraaf. "I lost Nasri, Clichy and Fabregas at an age when they could have made the difference for Arsenal."
Arsenal has already added Lukas Podolski to its ranks this summer, and Wenger has confirmed that a deal for Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud is close to completion.

Romeu: Returning to Barcelona is an option

The 20-year-old left the Blaugrana for the Champions League winners in the summer of 2011, but the Catalans have an option to re-purchase Romeu for a set fee.

"Returning to Barcelona is an option. Barca have a buy-back option. I left the club knowing about that. If they want to use that option, they should let me know," Romeu was quoted as saying by Sport.

"If Tito [Vilanova] wants me to join, I'll talk to him and I'll consider it. If they show they believe in me, I'd be fine with that. 

"I've always been a big fan of the club. Thanks to them I am where I am now, but playing time is crucial."

Dani Alves hoping Barcelona signs Neymar

Dani Alves has admitted that he would love to see Neymar join Barcelona, describing the Santos starlet as a phenomenon.
“I think he is a phenomenon and he would be a great signing for any team in the world,” the right back told Mundo Deportivo. “If he signed for Barca, I’d be very happy.”
“We have faced him and yes, he is very good,” the 29-year-old enthused. “All players who offer something different are welcome and I think that Jordi is a player who brings with him speed, audacity and the Barca style. He could fit into our game because our full backs are so attacking.”

I will be very happy if Neymar join us

Afellay will join Arsenal or FC Inter

Ibrahim Afellay appears to be on his way out of Barcelona in the summer transfer window as the Catalans have told his agent Rob Jansen that the Netherlands international is no longer needed at the club.The Blaugrana are keen to cash in on Afellay as they look to generate funds for the transfer of Athletic Bilbao star Javi Martinez, and Jansen has accordingly offered the 26-year-old to both Inter and Arsenal.An offer in the region of 6 million euros would be enough to lure Afellay away from Barcelona, and Inter is seriously considering making a move for the former PSV star.

Arsenal was previously interested in signing the versatile midfielder in 2011, but was beaten to his signature by the Catalan club.

Rosell: Everyone knows that the last Liga campaign was very strange

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has cast doubt over the legitimacy of Real Madrid's Liga triumph in 2011-12, saying that the competition was strange."We all know that the last edition of La Liga was very strange,"Rosell then gave his full backing to coach Tito Vilanova, stating that the 42-year-old is ready to take the reins at Camp Nou even though he underwent surgery to remove a tumor less than a year ago.

"I see him cheerful and in perfect health," he added. "Since October, we had no doubt that he would be the new coach if Pep Guardiola decided to leave."