Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu claims the club has agreed terms to participate in a mooted European Super League. It was reported earlier this month that plans for a European Premier League had been floated, with the support of Liverpool and Manchester United.
A league of 16 or 18 teams is envisioned, with a €5billion funding package expected to be put in place. As well as the two Premier League giants it can be expected that Juventus will support the move, which has long been touted by president and European Club Association chair Andrea Agnelli.
And it appears talks have been taking place behind closed doors as Bartomeu insists Barcelona have already signed up. The president announced his resignation on Tuesday after a.
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