Barcelona has option to buy Xavi Torres back

Speaking to Catalan sports paper Sport, Málaga defensive midfielder Xavi Torres (22), who played last season with Barcelona Atlètic, has revealed that Barcelona has an option to buy him back:

"What a debut it was. My first official game with Málaga, we defeat Atlético 3-0 and I score a goal.

And I could have scored another won with a volley in the first half. Of course I'm happy, what do you think... Although I'm keeping my feet on the ground. I have always believed in my qualities but I honestly didn't expect I would start on Saturday. My former team-mates called to congratulate me. Pedrito was the first one.

To play at Barça is incredible, something no player expects. I wished it could have been possible, but I wanted to start in the first division. It was a joint decision between Guardiola and myself, but there's a buy back option for three million euros and for Barça, three millions is nothing."

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Watch Xavi Torres scoring the third goal against Atlético Madrid in his debut with Málaga on Saturday:

Barça B - Official: Corcoles and Verdes will leave

Barcelona has on Monday officially announced that Barcelona Atlètic central defender Héctor Verdés (25 - picture) and Barcelona Atlètic right back defender David Córcoles (24) will leave the club this summer. The contracts of both players expired this month and won't be renewed.

Córcoles, who did part of the pre-season with the first team last summer, played two seasons for Barcelona Atlètic, arriving from Valencia B, while Vérdes came over from Xerez last year (read more here).

Barcelona also confirmed the transfer of Barcelona Atlètic defensive midfielder Xavi Torres (22) to Málaga (read more here) and announced that the contract of Barcelona Atlètic forward Urbano (23), who has been playing on loan with Sabadell and Reus this season, expires and won't be renewed (read more here).

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Barça B - Official: Xavi Torres to Malaga

Barça B - Official: Xavi Torres to Malaga

Spanish first division club Málaga officially announced yesterday the transfer of Barcelona Atlètic defensive midfielder and captain Xavi Torres (22).

The Catalan midfielder, whose contract with Barcelona Atlètic probably expired this summer, will sign a four-year contract with Málaga. After undergoing medical, he will be officially presented next Wednesday.

Xavi Torres joined Barcelona B in the summer of 2007 arriving from Villarreal, who had bought their former youth player back from Spanish third division club Alicante, and played this season with the first team in the league games against Mallorca and Osasuna.

The spanish midfielder commented on the transfer in an interview with Málaga's official media: "It's a privilege to be part of a club like this this one, who had a great season last year. I cannot wait to start the season. Everybody has told me that Malaga is a city where I will feel very comfortable.

I try to give my best every game and add my part to the team. I'm a hard-working midfielder and I've learnt that the ball has to move quick. I like to run, to attack, to play hard and I'm good with the head. I'm delighted and very motivated to break through this year.

What I've learnt from Guardiola has been incredible. I was six years at Villarreal, then I went to Alicante and later to Barça for two years at the request of Guardiola. Nobody will take away from me what I've lived this year, sharing moments with the best players in the world. Pep is like a father to me and a example as a player, although these days the example is Yaya Touré."

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Barça B: Xavi Torres will join Malaga

Malaga regional newspaper Diario Sur claims that Spanish first division club Málaga has reached an agreement with Barcelona Atlètic defensive midfielder and captain Xavi Torres (22).

Xavi Torres would join Málaga for free thanks to the good relations between the clubs and will soon sign a five-year contract with Málaga, including a buyout clause that goes up every year.

Madrid sports tabloid As claims that Málaga will announce the transfer later today. Xavi Torres is on holiday and will sign the contract though fax. His agent Raúl Verdú would have closed the deal yesterday evening. The midfielder could be presented by Málaga in the coming days.



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Barça B: Real Sociedad wants B players on loan

Madrid sports tabloid As claims that Spanish second division club Real Sociedad is interested in several Barcelona Atlètic players.

Real Sociedad sports director Lorenzo Juarros "Loren" would already have talked to Barcelona sports director Txiki Begiristain to ask about the situation of Barcelona Atlètic midfielders Xavi Torres (22), Abraham (23) and Thiago (18) and wing attacker Jeffren (21 - picture).

Because of the bad financial situation of the club, Sociedad is looking to sign youth players from big clubs on loan. All four players mentioned would also have received offers from Spanish first division and/or foreign clubs. Basque regional newspaper El Diario Vasco claims that Sociedad is especially interested in a one-year loan of Jeffren.

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Deportivo interested in several Barcelona players

Catalan sports paper Sport claims that Deportivo La Coruña is interested to sign several Barcelona players on a loan or a permanent deal.

Deportivo president Augusto César Lendoiro would have asked about the situation of Barcelona forward Pedro (21), Barcelona Atlètic defensive midfielder Xavi Torres (22) and Barcelona Atlètic midfielder Abraham (23) during Saturday's official dinner before the league game.

The three players, who also have attracted the interest of several other first division teams, could be included in the deal on Deportivo left back defender Filipe (read more here). The clubs are expected to meet again in the coming days to try to reach an agreement.

Catalan sports paper El Mundo Deportivo also adds the names of Barcelona polyvalent defender and midfielder Víctor Sánchez (21) and Barcelona Atlètic wing attacker Jeffren (21 - picture) to the list of possible candidates to join Deportivo on loan or permanently this summer.

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Messi not included in Deportivo list

Barcelona manager Josep Guardiola announced earlier today a list of 20 players for the league game against Deportivo tomorrow evening at 9:00 pm.

The list:
Valdés, Pinto, Oier,
Piqué, Botía, Cáceres, Sylvinho,
Xavi, Abraham, Xavi Torres, Touré, Busquets, Keita, Gudjohnsen,
Jeffren, Eto'o, Bojan, Henry, Hleb, Pedro

Milito, Márquez, Iniesta, Jorquera, Alves, Víctor Sánchez and Puyol are recovering from injuries. With the exception of Milito and Alves, the injured players will travel with the group, like Abidal who is yellow-suspended. Milito, Alves and Messi got the permission not to travel.

The team will travel tomorrow to La Coruña, leaving at the El Prat airport at 11:30 am. The game will start at 9 pm.

Five youth players in Osasuna list

Barcelona manager Josep Guardiola announced earlier today a list of 23 players for the league game against Mallorca this evening at 7:00 pm.

The list:
Valdés, Pinto,
Puyol, Piqué, Botía, Muniesa, Cáceres, Abidal, Sylvinho,
Xavi, Víctor Sánchez, Abraham, Xavi Torres, Touré, Busquets, Keita, Gudjohnsen,
Messi, Jeffren, Eto'o, Bojan, Hleb, Pedro

Milito, Márquez, Henry, Iniesta, Jorquera and Alves are recovering from injuries. Barcelona Atlètic players Botía, Xavi Torres, Abraham and Jeffren and Juvenil A player Muniesa are part of the match squad. Five players will have to fall from the list. Before and after the match there will be celebrations for the league title and the copa win.

On Wednesday, Barcelona Atlètic players Xavi Torres, Jeffren, Abraham, Espasandín, Botía and Oier have been training with the first team. On Thursday, Xavi Torres, Abraham, Oier, Jeffren, Botía and Fontàs took part and on Friday, Xavi Torres, Abraham, Oier, Jeffren, Botía and Gai. Juvenil A central defender and Spanish youth international Marc Muniesa trained with the group on Thursday and Friday.

B players happy with first team chance

The four Barcelona Atletic players who took part in Sunday's league game against Mallorca gave their impressions to journalists after the match.






Xavi Torres
"To make your debut in the Liga with the best team in the world is something incredible. It's the happiest day in my life. It's incredible. I just did what Guardiola taught me at Barça B last season."

Oier
"For the players of the second team, it's good that Guardiola is the coach, because he knows the youth teams. The shot of Arango was complicated, very close and I didn't have time to react."

Thiago
"It's a unique feeling to make your debut with the first team. It's crazy."

Jeffren
"I think that Guardiola believes in me, but one has to keep on working. Plying those kind of games with the first team is a great motivation. Let's see if pep calls us up agin next week."

Six players out of changed Mallorca list

Barcelona manager Josep Guardiola announced earlier today a list of 18 players for the league game against Mallorca this evening at 7:00 pm.

The list:
Valdés, Oier,
Alves, Fontàs, Cáceres, Abidal, Sylvinho,
Víctor Sánchez, Abraham, Xavi Torres, Keita, Thiago, Gudjohnsen,
Jeffren, Eto'o, Bojan, Hleb, Pedro

Because Barcelona won the league last night after Real Madrid's defeat, Guardiola decided to change yesterday's match list and to rest six players for today's game: Puyol, Piqué, Touré, Busquets, Xavi and Messi. Pinto didn't pass the medical test and is also not included. Barcelona Atlètic players Oier, Fontàs, Xavi Torres, Abraham, Thiago and Jeffren will travel with the team to Mallorca.

Barcelona Atletic goalkeeper Oier in Mallorca list

Barcelona manager Josep Guardiola announced earlier today a list of 20 players for the league game against Mallorca tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm.

The list:
Valdés, Pinto, Oier,
Alves, Puyol, Piqué, Cáceres, Abidal, Sylvinho,
Xavi, Víctor Sánchez, Touré, Busquets, Keita, Gudjohnsen,
Messi, Eto'o, Bojan, Hleb, Pedro

Pinto is uncertain after having twisted his right ankle this morning. If he doesn't pass the test tomorrow morning, Barcelona Atlètic goalkeeper Oier Olazabal will travel with the team to Mallorca.

Milito, Márquez, Henry, Iniesta and Jorquera are recovering from injuries. Piqué has minor troubles and has been doing an indivual program. Barcelona Atletic players Gai, Xavi Torres, Abraham, Thiago, Botía and Fontàs have trained the last two days with the first team. Today, Jeffren also took part in the training session.

Barcelona will travel tomorrow to Mallorca. The players are expected at the Camp Nou at 9:30 am from where the team will go to the El Prat airport. The arrival is expected at 11:20 am.

Barcelona B captain could join Aris Saloniki

Barcelona Atlètic captain and defensive midfielder Xavi Torres (22) could move to Aris Saloniki during the summer transfer window.

Giannis Kontis, who will become sports director if the favourite candidate wins the presidential elcections at the Greek club later this month, has unconfirmedly said to journalists that the Catalan midfielder is one of the players they have a deal with and who will join Aris Saloniki at the end of this season in case his candidature wins the elections.

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Eighteen players in cup final list

Barcelona manager Josep Guardiola announced earlier today a list of 18 players for the cup final against Athletic Bilbao tomorrow evening at 10:00 pm.

The list:
Valdés, Pinto,
Alves, Puyol, Piqué, Cáceres, Sylvinho,
Xavi, Víctor Sánchez, Touré, Busquets, Keita, Gudjohnsen,
Messi, Eto'o, Bojan, Hleb, Pedro

Milito, Márquez, Henry, Iniesta and Jorquera are recovering from injuries, while Abidal is suspended. Two players will still have to fall from the list. Barcelona Atletic players Gai, Abraham, Benja and Xavi Torres and Barcelona Juvenil A player Rochina trained with the group this morning.

Barcelona will only travel tomorrow to Valencia. The players are expected at the Camp Nou at 10 am from where the team will go to the El Prat airport.