The Barcelona president discussed his side’s current form and a range of other topics in a radio interview on Monday night.
Laporta wants to win LaLiga title
Joan Laporta has declared that he fully believes Barcelona can secure this season’s LaLiga title, should they maintain their current run of form. The Barcelona president discussed his side’s current form and a range of other topics in a radio interview on Monday night. He reflected on the title race, with his side currently 12 points behind but with a game in hand. “I am not ready to accept just winning the Europa League and finishing second in LaLiga,” he said in that interview. “I want to win, LaLiga. I truly believe in it, we have the team to win it, and we have reached the final stretch by playing well. The team is working well, and they believe even more than I do that we can win LaLiga. If we keep it up, we will be champions.”
Barcelona are building a new team with new people
Laporta also stated that there are no plans in place for a return to the Camp Nou for Lionel Messi. “I haven’t received any messages from Leo Messi or from his close circle to return to Barcelona,” he said. “We are not considering it. We are building a new team with new people and experts in the field. There is symbiosis. But Leo is Leo. The best player in the world, the Ballon d’Or winner. It is not a step back. We are not considering it, but he deserves respect.” The Barcelona president commented on Ousmane Dembele’s contract situation and stated that it is no closer to being resolved. “I like Dembele a lot,” he said. “He is a fantastic player. However, his situation is similar to that of Sergi Roberto. Although we like him and how he plays, there are wage limits.”
“With his agent, no one knows. He is a box of surprises.” Laporta also stated that the European Super League project is far from over. “The relationship with Florentino Perez is cordial and civil,” he said. “We are in contact about the Super League, and the project continues. I believe that there will be a constructive dialogue with UEFA.”