Tag: Joan Laporta

Manchester United Open Door to Premier League Bids if Barcelona Do Not Complete Rashford Deal

Marcus Rashford
March 2026

Manchester United are prepared to consider Premier League offers for Marcus Rashford if Barcelona do not activate the €30 million option in his loan deal. Barcelona still have the agreed purchase route, but financial constraints and talk of a restructured arrangement have created uncertainty. Reuters previously confirmed Rashford joined Barcelona on a season-long loan with an option to buy for about €30 million. ESPN has since reported that Barcelona are considering either reducing the fee or extending the loan, which would leave United free to explore other buyers rather than reopen talks on weaker terms.

Laporta Re-Elected as Barcelona President and Opens Door to Messi Return Tribute

Joan Laporta
March 2026

Joan Laporta won re-election as Barcelona president in a landslide and immediately signalled that Lionel Messi will always have a place at the club. He said the former captain deserves both a tribute match and a statue at Spotify Camp Nou. Laporta defeated Victor Font with a strong majority of member votes, securing another term to oversee Barcelona’s next phase. After the result, he said Messi can remain linked to the club in any role he wishes and stressed that the club’s doors will always stay open to him.

Laporta disputes Xavi version of Messi return and questions Xavi’s focus

Joan Laporta
March 2026

Laporta rejected Xavi’s claim that the club blocked Messi’s return, saying a contract was sent to Jorge Messi but the player chose Miami due to pressure. Laporta also criticised Xavi’s professionalism and mindset while in the job. Tebas disputed that La Liga had approved the move. Laporta used the debate stage to shift responsibility to Messi’s camp and rebut Font’s attack, while framing Xavi’s exit as performance and attitude related rather than political.

Xavi says Barcelona blocked Zubimendi move before Arsenal paid £60m

Martin Zubimendi
March 2026

Xavi claimed Barca refused his request to sign Zubimendi as Busquets’ replacement due to finances, and said the club’s version of events around his tenure was “false. In an interview, Xavi said he explicitly asked for Zubimendi and was told “no for financial reasons,” later criticising the breakdown in trust with the board during Barca’s financially restricted period.

Laporta: Yamal has “no ceiling” as Barca election campaign leans on homegrown star

Lamine Yamal
March 2026

Laporta publicly praised Yamal as a special, limitless talent, pointing to his maturity and impact as central to Barcelona’s current sporting project. He framed Yamal’s rise from La Masia to first-team focal point as proof the club can build around academy talent rather than expensive signings, highlighting the winger’s recent first Barca hat-trick in a 4-1 win over Villarreal.

Victor Font Targets Deco Role Ahead of Barcelona Election

Deco
January 2026

Victor Font says he will remove sporting director Deco if he wins Barcelona’s presidential election, while keeping Hansi Flick as coach. The warning raises tensions as the club heads into elections with Joan Laporta seeking re-election. Font outlined his plan publicly ahead of next month’s vote, where Laporta, Font, Marc Ciria, Xavier Vilajoana and Joan Camprubí are running. Laporta argues the club has recovered since 2021 and cites pressure around registering players and external criticism.

Laporta Mocks Late Madrid Penalty as “Dive”

Joan Laporta
January 2026

Barcelona president Laporta mocked the late penalty that let Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1, calling the incident a dive. The decision kept Madrid close in the title race and inflamed the rivalry’s public sparring again. The spot kick was awarded after Díaz went down in the box in stoppage time and VAR did not overturn it, allowing Mbappé to score the winner. Laporta was overheard laughing with colleagues while repeating his verdict.

Barcelona Shortlist Lewandowski Successor to Alvarez or Vlahovic

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.

PSG Close In on Barcelona Prospect Dro Fernandez as Laporta Blasts Agent

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.

Laporta Election Timing Sparks Backlash From Rivals

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.

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