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The Barça's transfer strategy is marked by the economic availability. The club is in diposición to invest 50 million euros and this must be added the proceeds from hypothetical transfers, which will be present. Will be grown players who do not see them fit into the first team or even a big name, assumptions not be excluded.

We must also be aware of the offers received if they are good. It has, for example, the pull to have players like Adriano Correia, Seydou Keita and Ibrahim Afellay. (via MD)

If playing Adriano, Barça is not lost: in the 32 matches in which they performed this season the versatile Brazilian side, the team azulgrana has added 25 wins, the last 4-0 at Getafe in La Liga, and 7 draws.

In the Liga BBVA 'Adri' has been a talisman in 20 games, sold off 15 wins and 5 'tables'; apart has played 6 matches of Champions (5 wins / draw), 2 cup (2 wins), both of Spain Supercup (2-2/3-2), the European Super Cup (2-0) and the semis of the Club World Cup, which scored two goals against Al-Sadd (0-4).

With his performance against 'Geta' Adriano Correia and takes more than a match played in the 2010-11 season, the first faced with Barça after being signed to Sevilla.

Pep Guardiola has ranked as fullback, interior and even as far as appealing to the versatility that characterizes international 'canarinho' and has attracted interest from Bayern and Inter, among other 'big' European football. Played himself, as an azulgrana contract until June 2014, expressed his desire to continue in Barcelona. (via MD)

The Brazilian defender said that he’s “at his best” and that the team must win their remaining matches to keep their title hopes alive.

Adriano Correia was unable to hide his joy during today’s press conference at the Ciutat Esportiva. The defender admitted that the team is “happy” with the last two victories over AC Milan (3-1) and Zaragoza (1-4), he also indicated that it’s time to “think about ourselves and try to win three points in each game.” He believes that his team sill have a chance to win La Liga: “we’ve always believed that we’d have a chance at the La Liga title and now we’re only three points behind them. If we continue on this path, we’ll be able to win. The team have had a lot of injuries this season and we’ve put in a strong effort to be where we are now.”

The Brazilian also recognised he’s going through his “best moment this season” on an individual level: “I’m currently going through my best moment this season. I’ve lost weight and I feel much better. Now it’s time to take care of myself and play the remaining matches.” It’s worth noting that Adriano, like all the other first-team players, is on an individual training regiment in order to maximise performance in key parts of the season, part of that regiment requires players to lose weight.

Adriano also had words of praise for his teammate Martín Montoya, who came on for Dani Alves in the match against Zaragoza: “I’ve always really liked Montoya, ever since he did his first preseason with the team. I think he brings a lot to the team. It was noticeable at La Romareda, because the team stayed at the same level when Alves was subbed out.” (via FCBarcelona.cat)

It would pay for Dutchman up to 8 million euros.

In Italy insist on Inter's interest in launching an offensive to gain the services of azulgrana Ibrahim Afellay and Adriano Correia.

The signing of Dutch international midfielder, who is in the final phase of recovery from his serious knee injury left Barça cost three million euros in the winter of 2010-2011 season and now 'La Stampa' refers an offer by the club 'nerozzurro' eight million euros to convince the Barça.

The explosion in the first team of home-grown and as Isaac Cuenca, Cristian Tello and especially Thiago Alcántara gives hope to Inter in the Camp Nou to consider the proposal.

Inter values versatility of Afellay, able to be a winger or a inside-half. As for Adriano, Inter thinks of as a potential Brazilian fullback relay Maicon Douglas. (via MD)

The Brazilian defender has overcome his muscular problems and, after training as normal on Saturday, will be available to face Athletic Club.

Good news on the first team training this Saturday at noon at the Camp Nou closed prior to the match of the night with the Athletic Club. Adriano Correia has received a discharge from the elongation of the right thigh semimembranosus muscle he suffered on March 20 against Granada and will be available.

With Adriano, have exercised gently on the grass 22 players. All available first team, plus Afellay and Abidal, and three team players: Tello, Montoya and Muniesa.

After the session, the team had lunch at the Camp Nou and then break available to an hour and a half before the game. Barca-Athletic Club will begin at 22 am. (via FCBarcelona.cat)

The defender will return next week, while the return of Afellay is presumed imminent.

Adriano continues the recovery process elongation in the hamstrings. Medical services will not take risks and the Brazilian is ruled out of the commitment to the Athletic. Given this scenario, Guardiola must resolve the usual dilemma from no Abidal: keep Puyol at left or go for the defense of three, as it did in Mallorca. Adriano is progressing well and it looks like it will be able to receive the medical on Monday. Good news considering that Tuesday will host the return of the Champions League against Milan.

Meanwhile, Afellay could be discharged after the match against Milan. So Guardiola would be able to recover a more effective face-to-shore bands play for the team.

David Villa also stars good news. The tibia fractured well and has welded the forward has started to walk with ease. Is expected to begin within days to practice running. The Asturian's dream is to reach the European Championship. (via SPORT)

Paulo Affonso, representing the Barca full-back, dismisses the latest rumors that placed the Brazilian out of the club from July.

Adriano still at Barça. This was explained by the legal representative of Adriano, Paulo Affonso, in a report published by 'Globoesporte.com', which echoed an official statement by the representative of Barca which categorically ruled out the information that pointed to the '21 'azulgrana would be negotiating an exit end of the season.

"It is true that is negotiating with representatives of another club a possible transfer of Adriano to late season, for the simple reason that the player is good at Barça. Want to continue in Barcelona," he said.

The representative added azulgrana even Adriano's plans go through to stay at Barça a long time. "The player has already had the opportunity to clarify that he was very comfortable in the club and intends to continue his career at Barcelona," he said. (via SPORT)

The Brazilian full-back is not in San Siro on Wednesday to not recover in time of elongation.

Pep Guardiola knows he can not count on either side with Adriano Correia facing the momentous Wednesday's match against Milan at San Siro.

In recent days had been fueled hopes that the player could be available for the meeting of Champions, but the reality has fallen under its own weight and both doctors and therapists have recommended that force to get to the game against Milan , aware that he faces a substantial risk of further injury. And is that the medical statement after the game against Granada diagnosed last Tuesday in the semimembranosus muscle elongation-owned-hamstring in his right leg, predicting a time of "about ten days off."

For the party of Milan would be met eight days and hoped to restore the player to time, but eventually ruled out this option in order to avoid a greater evil. That means that against Milan, Pep will have no left-born and have to improvise, either putting Puyol or playing with a defense of three. (via SPORT)

The Blaugrana player handles succulent economic proposals and meanwhile has warned Barça that will not improve his contract.

Adriano Correia's future is not clear. For months, the versatile footballer appears in all the pools for possible solutions to end the season, although Guardiola used to rave to your player every time you have requested your presence on the pitch. Nothing is casual. Barça is aware of the interest in the Brazilian top teams in European football while Adriano is aware that win away from Camp Nou and personal relevance tab could rise considerably.

Among the clubs that have come to the doors of his representative, two names stand out for their organization and solvency. First, the Bayern Munich. The Teutonic club would not only have shown their willingness to incorporate into the army but also would have already moved their wishes to the sports management of Barça. In the case of Juventus would be in an embryonic stage. The Italians point to the Blaugrana but would not have calibrated a formal proposal.

The scenario includes all possible fronts to move forward Adriano chip in one direction or another. Guardiola has taken the desire to have his services until the end of the contract, set in 2014. In return, the club have also expressed their refusal to renegotiate contract terms right now. Or extend the duration of the contract or increase the prescribed form. The Brazilian is on the `fringe modest sheets did the template that revolves around three million euros.

Adriano, with his agent, Paulo Affonso, debated whether to continue at Barça or make the leap towards the Bundesliga and the Calcio. The money appeals to you, but the decision is taken. The club looks, but has moved the need to unravel the dilemma soon.

An assignment always welcome

Adriano is free to choose their destiny. Contract ends in 2014, but if you go and Bayern or Juventus, arrive with a substantial offer, the club will open the doors. Pep does not hold anyone against their will. Of course, remember Barça two seasons ago paid little more than nine million plus incentives to Sevilla for the deal. (via SPORT)

FC Barcelona’s Medical Services have diagnosed the Brazilian defender with a semimembranosus muscle elongation in his right leg.

The worst piece of news from this Tuesday’s match against Granada is that Adriano Correia will be on the sidelines for 10 days. FC Barcelona’s Medical Services have diagnosed the Brazilian defender with a semimembranosus muscle elongation in his right leg.

Adriano has played 28 matches this season and scored 3 goals, one of them in the Liga and two in the Club World Cup. (via FCBarcelona.com)

Ronaldinho is on the list and could be one of the three over 23 years will Menezes London.
Spanish League has been called,also, Coutinho, Henrique, Diego Alves, Jonas and Marcelo.

Brazilian football coach, Mano Menezes has announced the list of 52 shortlisted for the London 2012 Olympic Games in, which include the side of Barcelona, Dani Alves, like his partner Adriano. Among the above is also the local star Neymar, Real Madrid player Marcelo and Valencia, Jonas.

Flamengo The forward of Ronaldinho Gaúcho, who has played the Olympic football tournaments in Sydney 2000 and Beijing 2008, in which Brazil failed to achieve the gold is still missing in their windows, listed and could be one of three over 23 years Menezes will take to London.

Spanish League has been invited as well Espanyol striker Phillipe Coutinho, on loan from Inter Milan until the end of this season, Henrique, who has played for Granada and Valencia goalkeeper Diego Alves.

English Carling come Uvini and Sandro of Tottenham, David Luiz of Chelsea and Rafael of Manchester United. I of the Italian Pato and Thiago Silva of Milan, Gabriel Silva of Novara, Hernanes of Lazio, Juan and Julio César of Inter and Net of Fiorentina. (via MD)

The Brazilian reckons that Barça’s win against Sporting will strengthen their aim to: “keep on fighting until the last day of this league season”.

Adriano also explained the Pique’ incident after the Barça man’s red card: “he and the ref were talking about it after the game and they cleared things up”.

Adriano Correia believes that the game against Sporting: "was very important for us, it shows that we will keep on fighting until the last day of the season". Although he admitted it won't be easy to cut the 10 point deficit with Real Madrid he insisted: "we'll not be giving this league away – it'll cost them".

For the Brazilian: "we've really improved over the last few weeks", despite the run of injuries, with Alexis the latest to suffer: "that means we haven't been able to maintain our form at 100% like last year".

Adriano also spoke about Piqué's red card and the news that the referees technical committee wants to take the defender to the Spanish Federation's disciplinary panel for his comments after the game, explaining: "the most important thing is that Piqué and the ref spoke together after the game and they cleared things up. I think there's too much talk about Gerard – he's done nothing. It really would be too much if they wanted to fine him".

Adriano insisted that "I'm a little tired of discussing refs" and preferred to focus on Wednesday's game against Bayer: "a team who are coming off a great win against Bayern Munich - we have to concentrate totally on the game". (via FCBarcelona.com)

Adriano, with discomfort in the soleus of the left leg has been replaced as a precaution. (via FCB twitter)

The Brazilian number 21 spoke to the media after training this morning and insisted that the squad were totally focused on Wednesday’s game against Osasuna and determined to fight to win the only title they gave up last year.

The Brazilian praised Josep Guardiola, thanks to whom he believes: “people all over the world can now see the game in a different way”.



The squad have started the New Year just as they finished the old –full of ambition. That was the message from Adriano this afternoon, who insisted the players are totally centred on the first game of 2012 – the Cup tie against Osasuna on Wednesday at the Camp Nou: "I really want to win the Cup with Barça. We missed out last season and now we have another opportunity. We'll need to put in a big performance because the return game will be very tough," according to Adriano, who also revealed: "we want the treble again this season."

Adriano is clear that 2012 will be just as hard and maybe even harder than 2011: "Real Madrid will always be up there and we'll be going head to head with them until the end of the season, that's for sure. Our aim is to reach the finals of all the competitions and that's what we will keep on trying to do." There's the mouth-watering prospect of a two legged quarter final meeting between Barça and Madrid if they both get through this round, but Adriano is taking things one step at a time: "we know what could happen, but the most important thing now is the tie against Osasuna, then we'll just have to wait and see if it's Madrid or Malaga in the next round."

Looking to Wednesday's game, Adriano also warned against any expectations of the 8-0 result against Osasuna earlier this season: "obviously nobody wants to lose by that score again and in the Cup things are different – teams go all out for a win." Asked about Messi's chances of making the game, Adriano explained: "we all want him on the pitch, but that's up to the boss and the player to decide if he's 100%."

Finally, Adriano praised his manager Josep Guardiola: "since I arrived here, I have learnt so much from him. He's like a father, a very important person in the group. I think he will stay and let's hope so. He's changed football and people all over the world can now see this game in a different way thanks to him." (via FCBarcelona.cat)

South American players of the group led by Josep Guardiola, in addition to the Malian Keita, the Club have the permission to start their Christmas vacation They all come back to Barcelona on December 29 evening.

With the title of World Club champions in Japan and in the pocket, the players of first team football with more distant countries of origin have the permission of the Club to start your period of Christmas holidays and, thus, able to travel and reunite with their families at this time so special.

This is the case of the Argentine Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano , the Brazilian Dani Alves , Adriano Correia and Maxwell , the Chilean Alexis Sanchez and Malian Seydou Keita . Thus, these seven players Barca will have days off to enjoy the end of 2011. A vacation that will end on December 29 evening, when it is scheduled to return.

Josep Guardiola , therefore, will be without these players facing the game in the round of the knockout phase of the Copa del Rey to be held this Thursday, December 22, from 22 hours before the Hospitalet in the Camp Nou.

Arrival of equipment

It is expected that the world champions Barcelona to land in 18 hours. Once in Catalonia, the template will be a group photograph with the trophy that accredits and World Club champions on the same runway for then go directly to the Camp Nou. Therefore, fans are asked not to attend the airport to greet the team. (via FCBarcelona.cat)

Adriano told the Brazilian team's talent and revealed healthy 'sprints' of the azulgranas and their rivals in the Brazilian.

Adriano revealed in an interview with FIFA.com that the Brazilian clan joking with Barca leading international long-Santos on the party that they could face in the final of Club World Club Cup and will be a reality in the fight for the title .

"Everyone has been waiting for this game. At first we joked, but now the game is serious and there is no way for someone to take it easy," he explains.

The Brazilian, who scored two goals against the Al-Saad said that he had never managed to do but pointed to the ease and convenience with which adds to the attack from the defense. "Against Al-Sadd encouraged me a bit and played almost as a striker. I'm used to that and if I go, enjoy," he said.

Adriano also had time to refer to Neymar and warned that there will be very careful with their vigilance because of the quality that holds the striker in his boots. "" We'll have to rethink our plans a bit, because we can not afford to let Neymar is comfortable with the ball, "said Adriano, giving your view on the star of Peixe.

"Neymar is a great guy and no doubt it is the spearhead of a very talented team. They also have the talents of Ganso, Elano, Borges, who scored a great goal in the semifinal, and Danilo, and is in an excellent form. I think it will be a fantastic show ", she said. (via SPORT)