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Serie A newcomers Venezia have reached a verbal agreement with Barcelona to sign promising attacking talent Toni Fernandez for a fee of €4 million. The 18-year-old academy graduate had entered the final year of his contract in Catalonia, prompting sporting director Deco to sanction a departure that includes crucial future buy-back protections.

Barcelona and Spain icon Andres Iniesta will take his first steps in management this Friday when he leads Gulf United FC in the UAE First Division. The 42-year-old maestro retired in the Middle East two years ago before earning his UEFA A licence, and he now begins a fresh journey in the dugout with Dubai's ambitious young side.

Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal is reportedly feeling "hurt" by the club's recent internal decisions regarding his closest friends in the first-team squad. Despite a dominant start to the new La Liga campaign, the teenager's visible frustration during a recent substitution has sparked intense debate across the Spanish media.

Rodri expressed his delight after finally making his highly anticipated Barcelona debut in a commanding 2-0 victory over Athletic Club. The midfielder, who arrived from Manchester City in a blockbuster summer transfer, stepped onto the pitch at Camp Nou as Hansi Flick’s side maintained their flawless start to the new La Liga campaign.