On his birthday, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta had a long interview with journalist (@XavierVallsSilv) on (@OnzeTv3). Here are some key points and highlights from his interview.
Laporta appreciated Xavi's work as the barca coach and backed him for future. He also said that the talks about Xavi's renewal are going well and that both parties want to take the situation very calmly.
The president cleared that Barca would have gone for Zubimendi, Kimmich or Brozovic if not for the economic barriers. Oriol Romeu seems to be the #1 target now for the DM position after Brozovic is set to sign for AL Nassr as per many reports.
On talking about Arnau Tenas, he said we want to renew him and he also wants to stay. New deal will be discussed as the option to renew automatically expired on 15 June. He also added that Arnau and Pablo Torre will probably go on loan next season.
On being asked about sales, the president told about offer of €100M for De Jong which came last year and was rejected. He also added about receiving offers for players like Ansu, Pedri, Araujo, Christensen...
Laporta on his trip to Qatar said that the Qataris are interested in having some friendlies game with the FCB femeni team for promoting gender equality. He also told about their interest in promoting our brand and assets.
On Barca's relationship with UEFA and LaLiga, he said that we intend to maintain a long lasting and beneficiary relationship with both the parties. He also told that his meeting with UEFA president Ceferin regarding 'Negreira Case' went positive and Barca will compete for UCL next season.
He also explained Deco's new role in the club activities. He said that Deco looks at the sporting perspective of the players while Alemany checks the economic side of a signing.
He also added that we are interested in signing Arda Guler but not for this season rather than the next season or in winter transfer window. Deco is in Turkey for negotiating the same. The president also confirmed the upcoming signing of Victor Roque if not for this then next season.