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Barcelona confirm Mathieu exit after allowing him to train with Sporting.

Barcelona have confirmed that Jeremy Mathieu is to leave the club after being freed to train with Portuguese side Sporting.

He still has 12 months left to run on his contract with Barca, but no longer figures in their future plans.

A statement released by Barca on the club’s official website read: “FC Barcelona has granted permission for defender Jeremy Mathieu to train on a trial basis during his holidays with Sporting Club de Portugal."

“Once this period is over, the two clubs and the Frenchman will make a decision on the player’s future.”

Any potential deal for Mathieu has been delayed as he was among those in attendance at Lionel Messi’s wedding on Friday.

He will now be looking to impress in Portugal, having previously spent time in France with Sochaux and Toulouse and with Valencia in Spain prior to his move to Barca.