The headlines of the Spanish football morning for February 1.
Barca’s huge payment due to Messi
The news from Barcelona is still dominated by the details of Lionel Messi’s contract with El Mundo, confirming that the club will have to pay him an additional € 39 million this summer, even if the player decides to leave.
Read more: Lionel Messi prepares to take legal action against El Mundo for contract leak
The star’s Barcelona deal requires the club to pay him a ‘loyalty bonus’ worth € 38,964,977.50 this summer, regardless of whether the Argentinian makes a new deal.
Madrid star was ashamed
Real Madrid news this weekend was dominated by a landslide defeat to Levante, with Diario AS outlining how Isco was embarrassed by his non-participation in events.
With Martin Odegaard leaving the club on loan and Fede Valverde injured, there were no more fit options in Madrid’s midfield, but Isco – on the bench – was overlooked for the younger Sergio Arribas.
It is said that the Spain international was embarrassed by the incident and is reflecting on his future at the club.
Valencia triple blow
There is finally transfer movement at Valencia – which had not signed any signatures this summer – with a triple blow late in the transfer window.
Read more: Valencia secures loan for Benfica star Ferro
Read more: Valencia confirms loan deal for Wolves star Patrick Cutrone
Ferro and Patrick Cutrone have been loaned from Benfica and Wolves respectively, while Uruguayan midfielder Christian Oliva is from Cagliari, Marca said.