Vilanova insists on purchasing Thiago Silva

Head coach of FC Barcelona Tito Vilanova continues to search for a central defender.

Steering blue-pomegranate really wanted to tap into the Paris Saint-Germain Thiago Silva. He said the Club's leadership that if it acquired the Brazilian player, the team nobody else wanted. Vilanova said that with the acquisition of new star of Brazilian football, and Thiago Silva, the blue-pomegranate will be at full strength for next season. He understood that the acquisition of a player from PSG is a very difficult task, but continues to insist on purchasing the player.

Tito Vilanova: I spoke to Victor. Everyone is free to do what he wants

FC Barcelona head coach Tito Vilanova said that the decision the goalkeeper Victor Valdes with an understanding of the team, according to the Spanish press.

We remind the guard gate of blue-pomegranate has decided not to renew the contract with the Club, which expires in 2014. Goalkeeper of Spain wants to try his hand at another Championship.

“I spoke to Victor. Everyone is free to do what he wants. He asked us to let him go now. Valdes, now works out his contract to the end and then will leave for Barcelona. We need to respect his decision. It will be useful to us, as always,” - Vilanova said.

Cesc Fabregas has torn the bicep femoris in his left thigh

Barcelona have confirmed Cesc Fabregas will miss up to four weeks with a thigh injury sustained in the win at Real Betis.

The Spain midfielder lasted just nine minutes of the 2:1 victory in Seville before being replaced by Alexis Sanchez. Another concern for coach Tito Vilanova is the fitness of veteran skipper Carles Puyol, who was taken off at half-time at Betis with what the club said was «pain in his right leg».

A Barca statement read: «FC Barcelona's medical services have confirmed that Cesc Fabregas has torn the bicep femoris in his left thigh. He'll be sidelined for three to four weeks. Therefore, he'll miss the team's last three games in 2012 - the two Liga matches against Atletico Madrid and Valladolid and the away leg of the Copa del Rey against Cordoba. He could also miss the first games of 2013, against Espanyol and the return leg of the Cup at the Camp Nou.

Vilanova: Messi and Villa have a great relationship

Head coach of FC Barcelona Tito Vilanova refuted the views of many of the team's forwards Lionel Messi and David Villa stressful relationship.

It was reported that in the Champions League group stage match between blue-pomegranate and Scottish Celtic Messi in an episode of the game made the claim Villiers and received a reply. Prior to this there had been a controversy between two players in one of the matches of the National Championship.

«Messi and Villa have a great relationship,» - Vilanova said.

Xavi: Pep was an example for me as a coach and as a player

FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi said that he likes to work in the current season, under the leadership of the new mentor team Tito Vilanova.

«Tito and Pep, except for some differences in tactics, almost equal. Guardiola was closer to us in training, Vilanova is trying to keep some distance. Tito has surprised me. He has clear ideas, and he is totally ready for this work. He continues to follow the Club's philosophy. Although I lack Guardiola. He was an example for me as a coach and as a player. Pep has helped me, he was a true leader in the locker room,» - said Xavi.

Fabregas: Very happy to play in Barcelona

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas in his Twitter denied reports that he is unhappy at the Catalan club because of a lack of match practice.

«To avoid any misunderstandings: I feel good, very happy to play for FC Barcelona and feel the support of our fans and the team. I want to succeed and help do it for my team,» - wrote Cesc.

Today there was information that the player can move to the opposing team AC Milan. Contribute to this transition may good relationship between clubs and Fabregas getting more playing time in his new Club.

Fabregas can go to AC Milan

Italian AC Milan will try to take advantage of the situation that arose around the FC Barcelona player Cesc Fabregas. Catalan footballer who recently stated that unhappy numbers game time that he gets when a new mentor team Tito Vilanova.

According to the Spanish press, Cesc is a priority transfer target for AC Milan, and the Italian Club will attempt to acquire the Catalan midfielder during the winter transfer window. Contribute to this transition may good relationship between clubs and Fabregas getting more playing time in his new Club.

Cruyff: Not sure that Vilanova succeeds in Barcelona

Former Barcelona coach Johan Cruyff said in an interview with Spanish media expressed the team's mentor Tito Vilanova.

Vilanova was replaced as head coach of the blue-pomegranate Pepa Guardiola, whose work at the helm of the team was marked by many successes.

«To be the next coach to be in this role to different things. Let's hope that everything will be fine, but you are completely confident that I don't have. When the team was led by Rijkaard and Guardiola, all were convinced that they will florish. Because these professionals have already had experience of the star dressing rooms. Then there was no doubt. The Vilanova in this sense, there is a drawback, but negative can be turned into a positive. He is four years old was next with Guardiola. Task Vilanova not to teach players to play football. He has to take care about other things. Far too early to draw conclusions, but lets hope for the best,» - said Cruyff.

Vilanova: Defeat of Real Madrid is not a psychological blow

Head coach of FC Barcelona Tito Vilanova said after the match with Real Madrid, that the defeat would not affect his team.

Blue-pomegranate capitulated with a score of 1:2 and failed to win the trophy.

«Defeat does not mean that FC Barcelona has received a psychological blow. Of course, we would win, but the result of this confrontation is not in any way affect the National Championship. Ahead of many games, and on Sunday we waited by one of them. About the match, I knew that Real Madrid will try to score in the first minute. Play in the minority at the Santiago Bernabéu in the first half - the task is very difficult. The more that we have not succeeded in defensive actions,» - said Vilanova.

Thiago Silva not regretted the disruption of moving to Barcelona

French PSG Defender Thiago Silva saw nothing wrong with that, not moved to FC Barcelona, reports the Brazilian media. 

Recall that the coaching staff blue-pomegranate, headed by Tito Vilanova was very interested in the services of the Brazilian national team player. But he left Milan in order to conclude a contract with the Paris Club. 

«I have a contract with PSG and I hope to be at this club the same success as I have in Milan. Of course, FC Barcelona are a great team. But still we can live without each other. So I think nothing will change,» - said Silva.

Carles Puyol has been given the medical all-clear following

The FC Barcelona skipper received good news from the club's medical staff as he has now been deemed fully fit once more. Puyol consequently missed Spain's successful title defence at Euro-2012. 

Tito Vilanova has received some encouraging news from the treatment table ahead of Barcelona's La Liga opener against Real Sociedad, as Carles Puyol has been given the medical all-clear following knee surgery.

The veteran defender picked up the knock in the closing stages of the 2011-12 campaign, and underwent surgery on May 12 to correct an osteochondral injury in his right leg. However, he resumed regular training action again at the end of July after a two-month lay-off, and underwent medical tests on Monday to check on his recovery.

Vilanova: Messi continues to play a pivotal role on the pitch

Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova, was very pleased with the team playing in a friendly match with Moroccan Club Raha Casablanca, reports Spanish media. 

Blue-pomegranate defeated rival by sending him the gate eight unanswered goals. Vilanova, noted in particular the striker Lionel Messi made a hat-trick. 

«Very well, when at your disposal there is a footballer of Messi. He continues to play the decisive role and proved it once again,» - said Vilanova.

Vilanova: I don't know where to return Villa

Head coach of FC Barcelona Vilanova does not yet know when will be able to count on striker David Villa, who is recovering from a broken leg. 

«When returns Villa? I cannot say exactly, because you understand that this is a very serious injury. When he gets well, we'd love to see it in our line-up,» - said Vilanova.

Vilanova: Daniel Alves is the best defender in the world

Head coach of FC Barcelona Tito Vilanova addressed words of praise team Defender Daniel Alves, reports Spanish media. 

Recall the Brazilian recently admitted that he experienced the pain because of the attitude of the club after the end of the previous season. The Media has repeatedly reported that Alves will leave the Club, as blue-pomegranate on it are no longer counted. Football player said that the Club then defended it. 

«Debate over Alves never had. If I knew that Dani had such feelings, called him. For me he is the best right defender of peace. I cannot remember another such flank defender» - said Vilanova.

Tito Vilanova: Leo always wants to play

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has expressed regret that the striker Lionel Messi will not participate in a friendly match against Hamburg. 

We remind that Messi mikrotravmu on training and flew with the team to Germany. 

«I'm sorry, that Hamburg fans will not see Messi. This morning he felt discomfort in his leg and went on to study ... Leo always wants to play,», - said Vilanova.

Cuenca: Tito trust me

FC Barcelona forward Isaac Cuenca said that new coach the Catalan club Tito Vilanova expects him next season. 

“I hope to return as soon as possible and to benefit the team. Tito said that looks to me for next season,” - said Cuenca. 

We remind that recently had an operation in Isaac Cuenca injury to his right knee and is out for up to four months.

Valdes: “I really believe in Vilanova”

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes expressed confidence the new team's head coach, spanish Tito Vilanova. 

We remind Vilanova succeeded Pep Guardiola, who has extended his contract with the Catalan club at the end of the previous season. 

“Big changes in the course of work. But you need to be very smart and realize that when Guardiola's new stage. I really believe in Vilanova, because all of us he knows perfectly. But Guardiola - a person who is very good at communicating with people and perfectly explains the problem to the players,” - said Valdes.

Tito Vilanova has reached an agreement with the Club

New Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has reached an agreement with the Club to sign the contract until June 2014, according to Marca. 

The parties have already settled all details of a future agreement. Official launch of Vilanova in the new role will take place on Thursday or Friday. 

As we have previously reported that specialist under the new contract will receive 7 million Euros per season.

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Lionel Messi: “I hope that Barca everything will remain as it was at Guardiola”

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi told about what is waiting for work under the guidance of new coach Tito Vilanova.

Tito Vilanova will receive 7 million Euros a year

New coach Barcelona Vilanova will receive 7 million Euros a year, according to El Confidencial. As an Assistant Josep Guardiola he earned 5 million Euros.