Robert Lewandowski
January 2026
Barcelona are planning for life after Lewandowski with Alvarez as a premium target and Vlahovic as a lower-cost alternative, with both deals carrying complications. Alvarez would require a very large fee and faces competition, while Vlahovic’s contract situation could lower the price but his form and injury record add risk and other clubs are watching.
Dro Fernandez
January 2026
PSG are set to sign teenager Dro Fernandez for about €8 million, with Laporta accusing the player’s camp of reneging on a verbal plan to extend once he turned 18. Reports say the player is in Paris for a medical and the transfer is effectively done. Laporta described it as an unpleasant surprise and said the club believed they had an agreed pathway for renewal.
Joan Laporta
January 2026
Laporta called Barcelona’s presidential election at the earliest date allowed, while the team is still active in major competitions, drawing criticism from rival candidates who argue it disrupts the sporting season. Barcelona’s statutes require an election before end-June, with a March to June window. Laporta chose March 15 and the club issued a formal notice that process details will follow per statutes, triggering rivals to frame the move as politically convenient and destabilising.
Joan Laporta
December 2025
Laporta has escalated his war of words with Real Madrid by accusing unnamed rivals of using smear campaigns and unethical tactics to damage Barcelona’s image. He claims Barca’s size provokes envy and says those behind the attacks are breaking moral, sporting and institutional codes. Speaking at a club Christmas event, Laporta alluded to Madrid and RMTV, branding them architects of permanent misinformation who confuse power with despotism. He vowed Barcelona will not accept lies or intimidation around the Negreira case, portraying the club as a target of orchestrated hostility.
Hansi Flick
December 2025
Barcelona’s hierarchy are preparing fresh contract talks with Flick just months after his last renewal, reacting to the team’s domestic treble and powerful start to the new season. Laporta and Deco see him as the long-term face of the project and want to remove any doubt over his future. With Barça leading La Liga and pushing deep into Europe, the board is reportedly ready to propose a multi-year extension designed to fend off interest from major clubs and national teams before World Cup 2026. The timing underlines their confidence that Flick’s high-intensity, physically dominant approach is now central to the club’s identity.
FC Barcelona
December 2025
Reports in Spain claim Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is considering a staggering €10 billion offer to buy Barcelona, a figure that would wipe out the club’s huge debt burden and inject vast new capital, intensifying debate around state-backed football ownership. Legal and structural realities make a full takeover effectively impossible because Barcelona’s member-owned model prevents private acquisition, meaning any Saudi move would likely be limited to commercial arms or partnerships, so many observers treat the rumoured bid as symbolic posturing rather than a realistic route to control.
Marc Bernal (FC Barcelona)
September 2025
Barcelona renewed Marc Bernal’s contract until 2029 with a €500m release clause, showing faith in the 18-year-old midfielder despite a recent ACL injury. The La Masia graduate returned this month, assisting in a 6-0 win, reinforcing his long-term value to the club. President Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco oversaw the extension, part of Barca’s plan to safeguard young talent like Yamal and Gavi. The gesture reflects confidence in Bernal’s potential, as he’s set to play a central role in Hansi Flick’s midfield rebuild.
FC Barcelona
September 2025
Barcelona’s plan to reopen Spotify Camp Nou at reduced capacity against Real Sociedad has been blocked by the City Council over safety concerns. Renovations remain incomplete, with deficiencies in evacuation routes, signage, and accessibility preventing licensing approval. Joan Laporta and Elena Fort expected clearance, but Deputy Mayor Laia Bonet stressed fan safety must come first. Officials say the issues can be resolved quickly, but Barca must continue hosting fixtures away from their iconic home for now.
Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)
September 2025
Frenkie de Jong has agreed to a contract extension with Barcelona until 2029, accepting reduced wages after months of stalled talks. His renewal secures one of Hansi Flick’s most important midfield pillars and brings stability to Barca’s long-term rebuild. Fresh negotiations under agent Sebastien Ledure moved quickly, reviving a deal Joan Laporta called “close.” De Jong, central in Flick’s double pivot, will remain a captain and leader, ending speculation of European rivals circling amid uncertainty earlier this year.