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L'Equipe reports that Barça have already made this offer to Toulouse to sign him.
The French midfielder reach the Camp Nou to meet the possible departure of Keita to Milan.

According to the prestigious French newspaper L'Equipe, Barça have offered and ten million euros for Etienne Capoue, Toulouse midfielder, who would go to Camp Nou to cover the possible departure of Seydou Keita to Milan.

Capoue, 23-year midfielder with good ball handling and large (1.89 meters), is one of the sensations of French football and has been capped at youth level all the selection gala, but has not yet debuted with absolute.

In addition to Barça, Atlético Madrid also has shown interest in hiring the services of French footballer. (via MD)

That of Mali holds the key to Milan, who wants to sell its headquarters and Barça look for their replacement in Toulouse midfielder.

Unwittingly or drink, Seydou Keita has become a key piece for two players of interest to Barça ahead of next season to finish clocking: the center-back of Milan Thiago Silva and Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue, though different reasons.

Keita, who accumulates four seasons at Barça, is one of the major objectives of Milan to strengthen their midfield. The veteran Clarence Seedorf (36 years) and Gennaro Gattuso (34), together with the confirmed return of Mark van Bommel from PSV, AC Milan to sign forced to shore up its average.

The Mali midfielder has many girlfriends (Anzhi, Liverpool, Milan ...), but of all the proposals that most appeals to you is primarily Italian club, which not only ensures its high last contract in the economic, but also allows you to continue to compete at the highest level as in the Camp Nou.

Consequently, and given that Barça is the best substitute but not a permanent fixture, the club azulgrana could use the 'weapon Keita' to get Thiago Silva, a center-back that continues for several seasons but so far not even had been raised by high economic demands of Milan.

Now, however, and although still a mainstay for Milan in the axis of the rear, with the letter Keita, the club could at least bring down the purchase of Brazilian international, who last summer renewed by all 'Rossoneri 'until June 2016.

Given the eventual departure of Keita to Milan, Barça has prepared a plan B to replace that of Mali. One player that most scouts have followed the culés, and already sounded in their day to supply the lower Touré Yaya is Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue.

The French footballer of Guadeloupean origin, possesses all the qualities required Barça midfielder: good ball control, intelligent interpretation, strong defensively ...

In addition, the cost would not resemble in anything that would ask for Javi Martínez Athletic, the most liked at Can Barça, so almost the same price as the red and white, plus Keita, Thiago Silva could end up landing and Capoue. (via MD)

Keita's name still sounds hard on the environment 'Rossoneri' and, especially, after the departure of Van Bommel.

Mark Van Bommel will leave Milan at the end of the season to return to Dutch football, as the Italian press reports.

The midfielder will sign an annual contract with his team life, PSV Eindhoven, to live at home the last years of his career.

At 35, Van Bommel will not renew with the whole 'Rossoneri' and these are becoming increasingly clear that Keita is the ideal candidate to fill its low in the squad.
Interest in the Mali midfielder is not new but with a hole in the template and, Galliani will press to convince the azulgrana. (via SPORT)

The Italian press has become a hive of continuous rumors at this end of season.

For months the option that Seydou Keita ends up being a new player of Milan is one of the most recurrent news. The Malian footballer environment has confirmed the interest of Massimo Allegri's squad, but also pointed out that there is no formal offer to the player and no one has addressed yet Barça to negotiate the relevant transfer.

In Italy also ensure that the operation would be feasible including a second player. This is Thiago Silva. Rumors collect the interest of Barcelona by the Brazilian center-backl and its will cheapen a more expensive operation than drawing out of Seydou Keita. No further details that the interest and desire of all parties, but the fact is that there would be time to open negotiations and concrete figures.

By the way, and while the patient waiting Milan, several teams of Premier have also moved the card and have targeted the environment to probe player's will. (via SPORT)

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)

Ibrahimovic also remembered Abidal when he finished the game against his former colleagues.

The Swedish striker, in a grand gesture, gave him a shirt signed his Keita for it to be delivered to Abidal when they met in Barcelona.

Keita admitted that the relationship between Ibra and Abidal was very good and so the Swede wanted to show their support for the French in this difficult time. (via SPORT)

The midfielder has claimed a little more time and will not be until April when they decide whether to continue or prefer a new adventure.

Seydou Keita is a man of his word. Before leaving for Africa Cup dispute was pending warned that a face to face with Pep Guardiola to have all the necessary facts before deciding his future. And the Malian fulfilled. African midfielder Barça coach had a meeting a couple of weeks.

From the environment of Keita ensures that the player still does not make a decision. Moreover, following the example set by the coach, Seydou has requested a little more time. For now, just want to focus on sports issues. The League is still alive despite the distance with Real Madrid as the team remains intact hopes Copa and Champions.

The vice president and head of the sports plot, Josep Maria Bartomeu, is also aware of all movements. The manager met with the advisors of Malian and both were located until mid-April to resume contacts. But not everyone is limited to see over time. The high performance and extreme professionalism Keita have not gone unnoticed at various clubs with enough economic potential to entice the midfielder. The attempts of Milan are public and notorious for months, but the list grows steadily prentendientes.

Premier League has come into play. Emissaries on behalf of the City, Man United and Liverpool have knocked on the doors of the representatives of the player, but so far have received the same answer: not the time to negotiate. Keita has given the slogan of waiting a few weeks. He wants to talk to Barça and his family. Then if you decide to leave, will be the turn of others. And meanwhile, the automatic renewal feature of the games is becoming closer to consummation. (via SPORT)

Prior to training on Thursday, Seydou Keita has been visited in the Ciudad Deportiva, a group of Malian children adopted by Catalan families.

FC Barcelona Foundation has managed, this Thursday morning, with Keita's meeting with a group of twelve Malian children who were adopted by Catalan families. Children who are aged between one and five years, have visited the Ciudad Deportiva with his parents and have been able to do a family photo with the midfielder. The Bamako has shared time with them, has offered various items of merchandise are FC Barcelona and signed autographs.

All of them are part of the entity Fretanissô, an association of adoptive families in Africa, founded in 2008, which aims to strengthen ties with the country of origin of their children. In this sense, Fretanissô organizes meetings and children's activities that serve to stimulate coexistence among the twenty families who currently make up this association. (via FCBarcelona.cat)

"Keita is shy and introverted, so I was surprised when Barça came to sign him," he told Ona FM Sevilla sporting director. "It is constant in the effort and work and that always has its reward," says former goalkeeper Andalusia.

Monchi, Sevilla sporting director and head of the signing of Seydou Keita by the Andalusian club in the 2007-08 season, he was convinced that Barça midfielder will continue next season in the Nou Camp despite the multitude of offers from clubs important as Milan, Liverpool and Bayern Munich, among others. Speaking to the program 'Fora de Joc' ONA FM, ex goalkeeper sevillista has been very clear: "I do see Keita at Barca next season. Can continue to make interesting things to this team. Pep is happy."

Like Guardiola, current football coach of Mali, Monchi has sent compliments for his professionalism and personality. "It is constant in the effort and work and that always has its reward. So he had no doubt he would succeed in Barça," said the brain of the signings of Seville entity, who made a business more to Keita Lens sign him for four million and transferred the following year to Barca, who paid the 14 'kilos' of the clause. Monchi recalled how he reacted the African to receive the offer Barca: "Keita is shy and introverted, so I was surprised when Barça came to sign him but I was not surprised that the club out by Keita. It took a player with the most force to have a plan B in some games. " (via MD)

The Mali midfielder, scorer of the go-ahead goal against Sporting, says that his goal makes him “happy,” but “winning the three points is always the most important thing”.



Seydou Keita, one of the stand-out players against Sporting Gijón, sat down with Barça TV’s El Marcador to talk about yesterday’s match. The Mali international said that he’s only focusing on the team instead of his individual performances. “If I score, I’m happy, but my football is about working and helping my teammates. Winning three points is always the most important thing, because we always have to win.” The midfielder believes Barça’s team spirit was the key to unlocking yesterday’s deadlock: “the most important thing is that the team have always had that eagerness to win games.”

Keita believes that Josep Guardiola will end up renewing his contract with the Club: “he’s home. He has said that he needs time, but, for me, I’m sure that he’ll stay. He has everything here: family, friends... I would stay in my country if I had the chance.”

He also made mention of the Guardiola’s words of praise: “it’s my fourth year here. I never say anything. If the manager puts me on, perfect, if not, no problem. Football is a team sport. If he has good words for me, perfect. Sometimes footballers are very egocentric, but there are harder things in life than a football match. I respect the Club a lot, they pay me, and the fans.” (via FCBarcelona.com)

The Mali player scored his second goal of the season tonight at the Camp Nou. The midfielder hadn’t started a Liga match since the Barça-Rayo (4-0) game on November 29th, 2001.

It was a dream-like night for Seydou Keita. The Mali international, who played the full 90 minutes against Sporting Gijón, was the decisive player on the pitch when Barça desperately needed a goal. The midfielder, playing in his first match after the Africa Cup of Nations, unleashed pandemonium in the Camp Nou when he directed his left-footed shot to the upper corner of of Pablo’s goal. Amazing goal.

“I’m very pleased because it was very important to win, we were 10 points down,” said Keita at the end of the match. “We could have drawn, but in the end we won the three points,” he said.

It’s been a while since the midfielder graced the pitch for FC Barcelona. Keita was with the Mali national side for the Africa Cup of Nations for 11 Barça matches, and he didn’t play against Valencia (5-1) or Atlético Madrid (1-2). In total, he hasn’t played in 13 games. Before tonight, his last minutes on the pitch for Barça were at Cornellá-El Prat against Espanyol (1-1), at the start of the new year. The last time he started for the team was against Rayo (4-0), the game was played on November 29th, 2011.

His return to the starting XI was brilliant. He scored his second goal of the season, his first was in the semifinals of the Club World Cup against Al-Saad (4-0). This was, throughout his Azulgrana career, his 20th goal for Barça. Up until now he’s scored six goals in each of the seasons he’s been at the Catalan club (starting in 2008/09). (via FCBarceloan.com)

Contract Expires in 2014 and is 32 years.

Seydou Keita celebrates its fourth season at Barça, perhaps the last but has a contract until 2014. With the attractiveness sports and economical operation of clubs who want to sign him (Liverpool, AC Milan and Bayern, among others) and confessed his desire to feel more important to a computer 32, will be difficult to keep him. Furthermore, as long as that of Mali expressed its willingness to leave the club azulgrana to a transaction would value economic cost, of course, far from the 100 million marking its clause.

The midfielder, one of the players who have more appreciation Guardiola (started together this successful stage) for their performance when playing and excellent attitude when it does, is delighted at Barça, but believes it is time to take other way.

Indeed, this week about his statements have appeared in 'Skysports' in which flirting with Liverpool, while displaying his love for Barça.

"Liverpool is one of the biggest clubs in the world. Anyway, hopefully until end of season and see what happens," he said, qualifying that "I love Barcelona and is difficult to find a better team than this, but I am ambitious and want to play . appeals to me a challenge elsewhere and Liverpool are a great team. " (via MD)

The player from Mali has recognized that "a challenge in another place would appeal to me and Liverpool are a great team with great players."
The midfielder has admitted that "it is difficult to find a better team than Barcelona."

Seydou Keita, FC Barcelona midfielder, would not discuss his future at the press conference that featured last Friday because he recognized to be comfortable with your situation. The Malian footballer is under contract until 2014-with renewal every year based on the games he plays, and Pep Guardiola also considered an important piece of clothing.

However, the midfielder is not lacking suitors. Looking ahead to next season for Liverpool has been interested in him, something that has flattered to Barça.

"I'm flattered by the interest of Liverpool Football Club, one of the biggest clubs in the world," said the midfielder told Sky Sports collecting. "A challenge elsewhere would appeal to me and Liverpool are a great team with great players," he added.

Moreover, Seydou still thinking in Barcelona and very prudent. "We will wait until the end of the season to see what happens. I love Barcelona,​​" is difficult to find a better team than them, but I am ambitious and want to play football every week, "he acknowledged. (via MD)

The Milan has Thiago but wants to Seydou.

After betting front to strengthen last summer and make a huge investment with the signings of Cesc and Alexis, in which were about 60 million euros, the sporting of Barça's main priority bolster the defense in the face next season.

As reported in its edition of MD on Saturday, Javi Martinez, versatile player in the Athletic Club de Bilbao, is a player who likes a lot, and it could play to perfection in the central positions and the pivote getting the ball played.

Aware of the difficulties inherent in taking the services of the player Basques as the Athletic forwarded to a termination clause amounting to 40 million, the Barça also shuffled other alternatives, and hence the name Thiago Silva holds a preferred position.

As Javi Martínez is also highly prized to be a permanent fixture in Milan and in the 'Seleçao' and its price will decline from 30 million, but the figure of Seydou Keita could be crucial to lower the operation of Thiago Silva.

The Mali midfielder has a firm proposal to play for Milan and is aware that his participation in the club is limited to a particular set of parties, a circumstance that plays against him.

Keita renewed by the club azulgrana until 2014 but signed a clause that would automatically renew at the end of each course, from here to that year provided that played a significant number of matches.

Keita is a player with very good poster and among the many offerings with the account are also clubs like Liverpool, City, Bayern and Anzhi Russian.

In the whole 'rossonero', that of Mali would ensure a greater role within the field as it is recalled that the core of Milan has very veteran players Seedorf (36 years), Gattuso (35) and Van Bommel (34) , already has decided to return to Holland at the conclusion of the season. In addition, Keita would also upgraded its existing emoluments considerably.

Also, if it were not entirely convinced to change teams, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who became good friends in the year that the Swede was in Barça has been charged with asking him to call fiche for Milan.

Accordingly, and knowing that the Lombard club is very interested in taking Keita, Barça may cut quite the signing of Thiago Silva to that of Mali, whose price will decline ever of 10 million euros.

If negotiations with Milan, the Italian club that the club might request an exemption for paying the last of three installments of eight million euros for the transfer of Ibrahimovic, estimated at 24 'kilos'.

However, in the Camp Nou would not accept in any way that the most ruinous operation of the club's history (Ibra took 69.5 million) to stop further burden on the coffers. (via MD)

The Malian midfielder remains the great expectation for Liverpool next season.

After proclaiming Brand new champions of the Carling Cup, Liverpool does not lose sight of his new project I yearn for the hiring of a midfielder. In this line, from Anfield still pining for Keita who is considered one of the major candidates for the position.

As published by the Daily Mirror ', the azulgrana is one of the most desired project to shore up Liverpool but also long for Javi Martínez or Hazard. In Anfield and dream of rebuilding the squad for next season.

Comolli, sporting director, announced that "there are many players who are interested in joining the new project because it is something very interesting" and reveals that there are "big players who want to reach next summer because they believe in what will be built ". (via SPORT)

The Malian considers Sunday’s trip to the Vicente Calderón to be an essential moment in FC Barcelona bid to win the league title. “The season is long and anything can happen in football” said a man who hasn’t given up the chase yet. Keita says that the team “will do our very best to try to win as many games as possible”.

Seydou Keita has spoken about the importance of the game this weekend at Atlético Madrid, in which they will be hoping to narrow the ten-point gap on Real Madrid, who play the same day at 16.00, meaning they'll already know how their rivals have done. "This is a very important match, and with ten points between us, we can't afford to drop any more points" he said. However, he knows that the challenge ahead is anything but easy, especially against "a team that's so strong now ... it'll will be tough and difficult".

But as he says "anything can happen in football ... and we'll fight to the end." But there are no hard feelings about the compromised situation they are in, because "if Madrid are leaders, it's because they deserve to be ... we just have to do everything we can to win as many games as possible".

Keita was asked about his personal situation at FC Barcelona, and answered that "there is no time to talk about my future at the moment. This is a very important moment of the season and what we have to do is focus on the team."

He was also asked whether his own future at the club might be tied in any way to the presence or not of Pep Guardiola, a fervent admirer of his. Keita claimed the issues were unrelated, simply stating that the manager is very important for all of the players and all of them hope he'll stay on at the club at the end of the season.

Keita ended by saying that he would support any motion to change the dates of the African Nations Cup, saying "it was a bit difficult for me to be so far away and not be able to help my team mates. But I was with my national team, which is very important to me and my country. The African Nations Cup comes at an important point in the season, and it's difficult for the players. A change of date would be better for us". (via FCBarcelona.com)

The House of Barça player Seydou Keita in Gava has suffered a small fire this afternoon but have not had that unfortunate injury.

Apparently the fire could be produced in a massage chair that was on the terrace.

Keita, who until Saturday was playing in the African Nations Cup on Thursday he will return to training with the team. (via MD)

As reported yesterday by the British newspaper The Sun, Liverpool sign this summer aims to Seydou Keita. The Mali midfielder, now play the consolation final of the Africa Cup against Ghana, is one of the most coveted players in the Barça. Milan and Bayern are other 'big' in Europe who are interested in Keita. 32, under contract until 2014, the African is three and a half seasons at the Camp Nou but would not rule out a change of scenery to enjoy more continuity, as did Touré Yaya. (via MD)

The English club following the footsteps of Barca midfielder, who still has two years left on his contract.

After signing a great performance in the African Nations Cup, the azulgrana Seydou Keita has strengthened its position in the international arena.

As reported in the British newspaper 'The Sun' on Thursday, Liverpool would be interested in hiring the Malian midfielder Barca.

Keita, 32, knows the interest 'red', from 'The Sun', and would be willing to talk about your options Guardiola at Barça to consider their continuity or a way out.

For now, his future in Barcelona is stable, as it has contract until June 2014. (via SPORT)

The midfielder broke down in tears during the Africa Cup on Nations post-match press conference, after 20 people died in clashes in the player’s home country. On his Malian teammates, Seydou Keita said, “we’re celebrating our win but at the same time we are very sad”.

Seydou Keita called for an end to the violence in Mali after 20 people died in clashes in the Timbuktu region of the country. “The president of the Republic is doing everything he can to stop it ... I plead with the people to stop. It’s not normal, we don’t do this kind of thing. We need peace, we are all Malian,” the player told Reuters. During the post-match press conference, after Mali beat Gabon in a penalty shootout, the Barça midfielder broke into tears as he talked about his home country: “we are celebrating our victory but at the same time we are very sad. There is sadness among the players.” (via FCBarcelona.cat)