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Barcelona transfer news: Barca’s deadline-day move for PSG star Angel Di Maria thwarted by Uefa

An investigation into the French club's financial fair play dealings scuppered the Argentine's transfer to the Nou Camp going through

Uefa scuppered Angel Di Maria's move from PSG to Barcelona

ANGEL DI MARIA'S proposed deadline day move was reportedly scuppered because of Uefa's investigation in Paris Saint-Germain's financial fair play.

The Catalans were heavily linked with a dramatic swoop to bring the ex-Real Madrid man to the Nou Camp in August.

 Uefa scuppered Angel Di Maria's move from PSG to Barcelona
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Uefa scuppered Angel Di Maria's move from PSG to BarcelonaCredit: AFP

However, Barca were unable to push the move through due to the FFP inquiry against the dealings of the French giants.

claim that the side were hoping to take advantage of potential foul play by getting the attacker for a reduced fee.

PSG's finances are being looked into after a dramatic summer spree left the football world rocked.

They made Brazilian Neymar the most-expensive player on the planet by splashing out £198million to snatch him from Barcelona.

 The Argentine had agreed terms to join the Catalans before the move collapsed on deadline day
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The Argentine had agreed terms to join the Catalans before the move collapsed on deadline dayCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Uefa were investigating PSG's financial fair play and put a stop to the switch
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Uefa were investigating PSG's financial fair play and put a stop to the switchCredit: Reuters

They followed that up with the controversial capture of Kylian Mbappe from Monaco.

PSG managed to get round the financial rules imposed by Uefa by securing him on a season-long loan deal.


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And he will complete his permanent switch next summer for a whopping £166m.

That led to European football's governing body to look into PSG's transfer dealings - and putting a stop to Di Maria's exit.

Barca turned to the ex-Manchester United flanker after failing in their pursuit of Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho.

They are believed to have agreed terms with Di Maria and a fee with PSG before the plug was pulled.

Barca instead pushed ahead to sign Ousmane Dembele from Borussia Dortmund.

 Barcelona were hoping to take advantage of the issue and get Di Maria for a reduced fee
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Barcelona were hoping to take advantage of the issue and get Di Maria for a reduced feeCredit: Reuters
 PSG splashed out a world-record £198m to sign Neymar in the summer
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PSG splashed out a world-record £198m to sign Neymar in the summerCredit: AFP
 Kylian Mbappe also joined from Monaco on an initial six-month loan ahead of a permanent £166m move next summer
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Kylian Mbappe also joined from Monaco on an initial six-month loan ahead of a permanent £166m move next summerCredit: AFP


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