Candidate Joan Laporta is no longer stopping. For several days, the president of FC Barcelona, candidate for re-election, has been increasing the number of media outings on the other side of the Pyrenees. This Friday, he spoke at the microphone of Jijantes. The opportunity to review various topics. In particular, there was talk of work to install a roof on the Camp Nou in 2027 or the famous Negreira affair, in which his name came up. “We hope that the judge will acquit Barça and that those who slandered Barça will face their responsibilities.”
Then, the Spanish leader was questioned about the current squad and about the transfer window which will come to an end in a few weeks. He first gave an update on the Marcus Rashford file. An item loaned by Manchester United. “He has a level of assists and goals that we are very happy with. We could extend the loan further, it depends on what Deco wants. I think we can find another formula, we will see depending on the possibilities but everyone is happy with him, he has integrated very well, we like him a lot. We’ll see.” Still in the offensive sector, he kicked into touch on the Dusan Vlahovic track.
Laporta cannot digest for Dro at PSG
Concerning the one leading to Erling Haaland, whom his opponent Víctor Font promised to recruit if ever he was elected president, Joan Laporta was very brief. “Did with Haaland, it was ridiculous. We can’t be so ridiculous, a few hours later, his agent denied it. Instead of remaining silent, he continues to tell lies, and that’s misleading the fans.” Indeed, the striker’s agent, Rafaela Pimienta, denied any discussions with Font concerning his client. Finally, the Barça boss was tight-lipped when it came to explaining the departure of Dro Fernandez to Paris Saint-Germain during the last transfer window. Considered a great hope, he finally said yes to the Parisians, he who was bought for €8 million.
“Dro’s departure is a betrayal on the part of his agent (Ivan de la Peña, who is also Luis Enrique’s agent, editor’s note). It was a shame and a stab in the back. With Jorge Mendes we kept Lamine Yamal and that didn’t happen to us with “Lo Pelat” (De la Peña), because of him Dro left for PSG. If Jorge Mendes had Dro, this wouldn’t have happened. “Lo Pelat” was a character apart, due to his past at Barça, but he showed us his hypocrisy. We made an exception and he committed a heinous act. He brazenly lied to us. Fortunately, we have good relations with PSG and its president, whom I thank. The release clause (of Dro) was not activated. I felt bad for Hansi (Flick). He was upset because he gave him opportunities in the first team, to the detriment of players who deserved it more. The manager still cannot digest the departure of the 18-year-old talent to Paris, which taints the record of candidate Laporta.
