Tag: laporta
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I’ve not spoken to Messi since Barca exit – Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists there’s no tension with Lionel Messi. It’s been suggested Messi is furious with Laporta for refusing to renew his contract ahead of his shock departure to PSG. But Laporta told Esport3: “We were both affected the day he left and it showed. “I saw his debut with PSG and I…
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What I told players about Messi exit – Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has explained how he broke the news of Lionel Messi’s departure to the players. It was announced last night that Messi was leaving Barca after the collapse of contract talks. Laporta said: “Yesterday (Thursday) I spoke on the phone with the captains. This is a very important fact in the history…
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Barca president speaks on Messi departure
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been explaining why a new contract cannot be agreed with Lionel Messi, with an all-time great preparing to sever ties with the only club side that he has represented in an iconic career. Laporta told a press conference: “Leo wanted to stay at Barca. We wanted him to stay. “I…
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If Griezmann insists staying then… – Barca president
Barcelona president Joan Laporta says they’re happy to go into the new season with Antoine Griezmann. Barca have made the striker available, but are struggling to find him a buyer. Laporta said: “I would not like to focus on one player, if there is no fair play there will be no more incorporations. We are…
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I can’t assure Messi stay at Barca – Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists talks with Lionel Messi remain on track. Messi is now a free agent with his previous Barca deal expiring on June 30. Asked about the risk of losing Messi, Laporta said: “(We are) calm.” He continued: “We are doing well. You have to fit it into the financial fair play.…
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La Liga: Messi calls Laporta with Barca contract answer
Lionel Messi has assured Barcelona he is ready to sign a new contract. Messi’s current deal will expire at the end of June and there have been doubts about his commitment to Barca with the midfielder away at the Copa America with Argentina. However, Spanish reporter Miguel Rico says Messi has given a definitive ‘yes’…
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Barca president tells Koeman ‘you’re being replaced’
Ronald Koeman knows he’s a dead man walking at Barcelona, it has been revealed. TV3 says during his meeting with Barca president Joan Laporta, Koeman was informed a new coach was being sought. Vice president Rafa Yuste and football director Mateu Alemany were both present, along with Koeman’s agent Rob Jansen. And during the meeting,…
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Koeman remains Barca coach after Laporta meeting
Ronald Koeman remains Barcelona coach after meeting with president Joan Laporta on Tuesday. Both parties have called for a new meeting, that could take place in the near future. It is clear that a proposal was made, and those involved want some time to analyse before making a decision, says Marca. Just before 8pm, Koeman…
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Mikel Arteta added to Barca president shortlist
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is on the shortlist of Barcelona president Joan Laporta. After a disappointing end to the season, Barca coach Ronald Koeman is under pressure to keep hold of his job. He is set to meet with Laporta tomorrow to discuss his situation. Mundo Deportivo says Laporta is expected to show Koeman the…
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Barca president Laporta secures €500M loan
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has secured the club a loan worth €500m, all from investment bank, Goldman Sachs. Barcelona have been facing financial Armageddon after the Josep Maria Bartomeu era, and there have been concerns over whether the club would be able to both pay their players and recruitment new ones in the summer. L’Esportiu…