Here we go – Barcelona set to sign 16-year-old English attacking prodigy
Done deal. FC Barcelona are set to sign teenage wonderkid Ajay Tavares from Norwich City, with Fabrizio Romano giving his trademark ‘Here we go’ seal to the operation.
One of the most talented young prospects in England, Tavares is a 16-year-old winger who has already become a part of the Canaries’ Under-18 side.
Barcelona had been working on a deal for the youngster for some time now, and a verbal agreement with the player had already been reached. However, bureaucratic issues had held up the deal from going through.
But those procedures have now been taken care of and FIFA has approved the operation. As such, Tavares has been given the green light to complete his transfer to Barcelona.
The idea is for the 16-year-old attacker to arrive in Barcelona on Sunday and complete his medical on Monday.
The plan is for Tavares to join training with Barça Atletic in the middle of next week and begin adapting as soon as possible.
Michael Bidwill gets pressed on the absence of a Cardinals team president
Thursday's groundbreaking ceremony for a new Cardinals practice facility likely wasn't supposed to be contentious. It got that way, a little.
Via Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic, owner Michael Bidwill faced several questions about the fact that his franchise doesn't have a team president.
Asked why the team doesn't have a president, Bidwill said, "I am the team president."
Asked why the team doesn't have a president who is independent from ownership, Bidwill said, "I am the team president."
Asked whether that's the best way to operate the team, Bidwill said, "Next question."
Only seven NFL franchises don't have a president. The others are the Cowboys, Giants, Buccaneers, Bengals, Steelers, and Colts.
The Cardinals have a G.M., a COO, a CFO, a chief legal officer, and a chief people officer.
A team president would add an expensive line item to the budget. By doing the job himself, Bidwill avoids that expense. Which turns whatever the salary and benefits for the team president would be into additional profit.
Zampa rejects idea Australia do not value T20s
Australia depart the T20 World Cup with a thumping, nine-wicket consolation victory over Oman in Pallekele.