Tag: laporta
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Barca list three midfielders to replace Busquets
Barcelona management are ready to sell Sergi Busquets and replace him with a younger version. Barca president Joan Laporta has approved the the midfielder’s sale this summer, despite him being a first-choice for coach Ronald Koeman. Mundo Deportivo says there are three young players on Barça’s shortlist as they consider a direct replacement. Eduardo Camavinga…
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Laporta has brought calm to Barca – Ter Stegen
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen says the club is in a better place after the election of president Joan Laporta. Barca are set for a massive clash with Atletico Madrid with the LaLiga leadership up for grabs. Ter Stegen said, “The arrival of a new president brought calm to the club. And it’s good for…
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Laporta approves sale of two Barca stars
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is dropping a sale bombshell on the dressing room ahead of the summer market. That’s according to El Chiringuito’s Alfredo Duro, who says Laporta has approved the sales of two Barca stalwarts. “Laporta has put (Sergi) Busquets and Jordi Alba up for sale because of their salary,” revealed Duro. Both senior…
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The Super League is a necessity – Barca president
Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has described the new Super League as a “necessity” affirming that he remains fully behind the plans for the controversial breakaway. The announcement of a new competition including 12 of the richest clubs in European football last Sunday was met with fierce opposition from supporters and players alike, leading to many…
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Barca president offers Lionel Messi contract update
Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists talks with Lionel Messi over a new contract are on track. Laporta made a key part of his election campaign his ability to convince Messi to sign a new deal and stay. The Argentine’s current agreement expires in June. Speaking with RAC1, Laporta has explained that “with Messi everything progresses…
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Our emergency plan is ready – New Barca president
New Barcelona president Joan Laporta says his first move will to place an “emergency plan” into action. Laporta beat Victor Font and Toni Freixa, with 55,000 members participating in the vote. After admitting he expected to win the election, he explained his first plans as president: “The first thing will be an audit but first…
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Barca presidential candidate: Only if I win will Messi stay
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has again declared he is the club’s only chance of convincing Lionel Messi to stay. Off contract in June, Messi was a star of the previous Laporta era and the latter insists the two men are close. “We may not be able to compete for money, but Messi is not…
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Laporta has Barca agreement with Arsenal fullback
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has an agreement with Arsenal fullback Hector Bellerin. The Mirror says Laporta has held talks and has an agreement with the Gunners defender’s representatives to try to negotiate a fee with Arsenal to bring him back. Bellerin, who is also of interest to Paris Saint-Germain, arrived in North London as…
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Mikel Arteta on shortlist of Barca presidential candidate
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta is eyeing Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. While Laporta has insisted Ronald Koeman is safe should he win this week’s election, RAC-1 says he has plans to replace the Dutchman should things go south before the end of the season. And among the names on his shortlist is Arteta. The Gunners…
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La Liga: Barca presidential candidate assures Koeman
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta insists coach Ronald Koeman will be safe should he win the March election. Laporta is favourite for the poll and says Koeman can be assured of his support. “Koeman has a current contract and we will support our coach and the current squad,” said Laporta. The former Barca president presented…