Barcelona on Monday announced the surprise loan signing of Kevin-Prince Boateng from Italian side Sassuolo until the end of the season. The La Liga leaders confirmed the arrival of the German-born former Ghana international in a statement, adding that the club also have an option to make the deal permanent for a fee of 8 million euros ($9 million).

Barcelona make surprise Kevin-Prince Boateng signing

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann yet again proved to be a decisive figure for his side as the Frenchman struck the only goal in a 1-0 win at home to Levante on Sunday.

Antoine Griezmann strikes in 57th minute as Atletico Madrid beat Levante

Messi is Barca's all-time top scorer with 523 goals in all competitions and has won eight Liga, five King's Cup and four Champions League titles since making his debut for the Catalan club in 2004, having joined their youth academy in 2000 aged 13.

Football: Messi signs new contract with  Barcelona until 2021

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Barcelona make surprise Kevin-Prince Boateng signing

Antoine Griezmann strikes in 57th minute as Atletico Madrid beat Levante

Football: Messi signs new contract with Barcelona until 2021