Speaking on a golf course near Barcelona during the “Koeman Cup”, a charitable event, Laporta also buried the ax of war with the coach whom he dismissed eight months after his return to power.
Before tackling the future of Jong, Laporta had responded for the second time this week to Athletic Club, while the two giants publicly compete for the future of Nico Williams. Despite an almost certain departure at the start of the year, its situation was reversed.
“We want Frenkie to stay with us for many years. For me, he is a key player for our team. Everything is on the right track, absolutely; I think we will have news soon “Said Laporta to Sport.
De Jong accepts a drop in salary
After joining the starting eleven of Hansi Flick, relations have appeased between Barcelona and Jong, one of the best paid players of the club due to payment of payment of the previous regime. Despite the tensions with management, who tried to force him to leave, from Jong should accept a new contract with a lower salary, according to Diario As. The objective is to conclude the new lease before the end of the month in order to free up space for Joan Garcia.
Ronald Koeman and Joan Laporta end their tense relations
Koeman was also present during his tournament and strongly criticized Laporta concerning her dismissal and the lack of support from the president. However, the two men declared to the Catalan daily that this situation belonged to the past.
“It's been a while, and yes, we have had a coffee, because the most important thing is Barça”Koeman told Sport. Sometimes, in life, there are much more important things than a problem or a conflict between two people. For the good of Barça, the president and I made peace. We haven't talked much; You have to move forward; Barça is the most important.
Laporta adopted a similar approach to reconciliation.
“There is affection. Ronald is a great person, as well as a legend from Barça. It unites us. We are united by Barça and many feelings. What was going on had no meaning. It was not a coffee, it was a coffee shot to cheer us up. We have friends in common, and that allowed us to reconnect. »»
