Barcelona dropped something of a bombshell on Tuesday night, just minutes after Jordi Alba had all but delivered the title for Xavi’s side.
The Catalans posted a statement confirming that transfer guru Mateu Alemany was off at the end of the season, a year before his contract expires in 2024.
The rumor mill was quick to whir into action, insisting that Alemany has been tempted to Premier League side Aston Villa by a huge offer that he simply can’t refuse.
Alemany’s departure comes as a shock and will mean some restructuring will need to take place.