Barcelona president Joan Laporta has given a new interview to Barca One and spoken about a range of topics relating to the club right now.
Laporta explained his decision to axe Xavi, which we covered right here, but also spoke about transfers, Hansi Flick and moving to the Camp Nou.
Here are the main topics:
Laporta on Flick
He is very excited, he is calm, responsible, mature… He gave us peace of mind that this is going to go well. I told him where he was coming, to a club that is more than a club, owned by its members, so that he understood our way of seeing life. He gives me a good feeling.
We ask Flick to win, that he puts out a more well-rounded team, he will be able to prepare the team physically, without giving up our style, but with more physical preparation to play with two touches and recover the ball quickly. I said that losing would have consequences and that is what has happened
Laporta on needing a big sale
It is not necessary to make a big sale. We have increased income. We are close to resolving a situation that last year gave us fair play. And we are in negotiations for a contract that will be the best on the market in kit sponsorship.
Laporta on the Joaos
We want them to continue for another season. Deco is working on it and we have the news from Deco that Flick believes they can be important. In fact, when he was at Bayern, Flick was interested in incorporating João Félix.
Laporta on signings
Christensen has played as a defensive midfielder, but it is a position in which an addition must be made and players from Barça Atlètic will come up, like Marc Casadó, who is having a phenomenal season.
Just as we don’t need to make a big sale, we don’t think we need big signings either, maybe a midfielder, maybe a wide player, but we also have players in the youth team who can occupy these positions.
Laporta on player exits
We also have Koundé, who has had an extraordinary season. We have Inigo Martinez. We have Balde and Gavi back. We have Sergi Roberto. The intention is to keep them all and it is also Flick’s intention. If adjustments have to be made, they will be done. We also have Vitor Roque, who was scheduled to come at the end of the season and already knows the environment. I think they will all remain, except for some who are leaving because their contract ends or because they have asked us to leave.
Laporta on Camp Nou return
We will return to the Spotify Camp Nou at the end of 2024. I don’t know if it will be in the middle or end of December or at the beginning of January. That’s what the construction company tells us.
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