Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Laporta Reveals Relationship Deterioration
- Laporta's comments reveal a cautious approach to further big-name signings, prioritizing squad stability over simply accumulating stars.
- Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona, has indicated the club will only pursue a "world-class deal" if absolutely necessary, emphasizing the importance of squad harmony.
- Regarding a potential striker signing, Laporta will assess Robert Lewandowski's performance this season, following his recent injury.
Barcelona Deals & Player Updates
Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona, has indicated the club will only pursue a “world-class deal” if absolutely necessary, emphasizing the importance of squad harmony.
Striker Situation
Regarding a potential striker signing, Laporta will assess Robert Lewandowski’s performance this season, following his recent injury. He praised the positive influence of Marcos Alonso (Leiva) within the dressing room, notably his mentorship of younger players.
Kylian Mbappé
Laporta expressed admiration for Kylian Mbappé’s talent but reaffirmed his commitment to Barcelona’s current squad, especially the players emerging from La Masia.
Araujo & Garcia
Laporta addressed the situation with Ronald Araujo, emphasizing the need for support and acknowledging the player’s gratitude. He also confirmed that Eric Garcia’s contract will be renewed on November 12th.
The Negreira Crisis
laporta strongly defended Barcelona against accusations related to the Negreira case, stating the club did not buy referees or engage in wrongdoing. He criticized the premature sentencing of the club and accused parties of having vested interests in keeping the case alive.
He highlighted the historical presence of a Real Madrid representative on the referees’ committee and suggested scrutiny of Real Madrid’s own media channel (RMTV).
Key Points from the Negreira Defense
- Barcelona maintains its innocence, claiming no referee influence.
- Plaintiffs have not provided conclusive evidence.
- Laporta believes Barcelona will be fully acquitted.
- He alleges a bias against Barcelona and attempts to prolong the case.
Real Madrid & La Liga
Laporta pointed out the long-standing presence of a Real Madrid representative on the referees’ committee,acknowledging Real madrid’s influence. He also suggested that La Liga president Javier Tebas investigate potential influence from Real Madrid’s channel, RMTV.
| Player | Update |
|---|---|
| Robert Lewandowski | Performance will be monitored to determine if a new striker is needed. |
| marcos Alonso (Leiva) | Valued for his mentorship of young players. |
| Ronald Araujo | Needs support and is motivated to return. |
| Eric Garcia | Contract renewal scheduled for November 12th. |