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Football ritual: Watch Barca’s Mina go barefoot at unveiling – FCNaija

Barcelona’s unveiling of new signing Yerry Mina at Camp Nou on Saturday witnessed one of football’s rituals as the defender surprised everyone after stepping onto the pitch barefoot, in a mark of respect for his new club and a superstition.

As he approached the pitch, the Colombian opted to take off his socks and boots before heading onto the turf and greeting the fans who were out in force.

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Throughout the presentation, Mina showed signs of his extroverted character. He fully enjoyed the day, from the signing of his contract in the morning, to when he stepped out in front of thousands of supporters at the Camp Nou.

The fans also witnessed one of the Colombian’s funniest facets; his dancing. Without a doubt, it was a presentation that left everyone with a smile on their face.

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Turan’s emotional message to Barca fans after Camp Nou exit – FCNaija

Arda Turan has sent an emotional message to Barcelona supporters after the La Liga leaders confirmed they had agreed a loan deal with Super Lig side Basaksehir on Saturday.

The Turkish International leaves the Club after two and a half seasons in which he has won everything there is to win domestically with the Blaugrana.

A confirmation by Barcelona read: “FC Barcelona and Istanbul Basaksehir FK agree on a loan deal for the Turkish player for the remainder of the season and two more.”

Turan who has played a total of 55 games for Barça, scoring 15 goals in his two and a half years at Camp Nou took to Twitter after his move was confirmed and left Barca fans a lengthy farewell message with the caption “Time to say goodbye”

During his time at the club, the Turkey international won 6 trophies – one league championship, two Copa del Rey, one Spanish Super Cup, one Club World Cup and one European Super Cup.

As such the Turk who came to FC Barcelona in the summer of 2015 from Atlético Madrid but due to a FIFA transfer ban was unable to make his debut until January 2016 leaves after completing a clean sweep of domestic trophies.

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Arsenal launch £27m bid for Sanchez replacement – FCNaija

Arsenal have reportedly launched a £27 million bid of  Boca Juniors winger Cristian Pavon as replacement of wantaway star Alexis Sanchez.

The 21-year-old Argentina international recently emerged as the Gunners’ top target with contract rebel Sanchez who is expected to leave Emirate for Etihad before the end of the month with report emerge that Chilen forward has already agreed personal terms with Manchester City.

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According to TyC Sports Arsenal will use a large part of the expected £35m fee Sanchez’s transfer generates to meet the release clause of Pavon with Liverpool, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan have all been following the progress of South American star in recent months.

Boca are said to have been hoping to keep the Pavon until the summer so that he can complete their Copa Libertadores campaign but Arsene Wenger has played a part in bringing the move forward by five months, as he is worried the player’s valuation will only increase with time.

Pavon two appearances for Argentina he is expected to be named in Jorge Sampaoli’s squad for the World Cup in Russia.