The president of Barcelona, Joan Laporta, has declared that he will use every means at his disposal to re-sign Lionel Messi this summer.
Messi is still deciding what to do after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in the summer.
However, a lot will need to line up for a transfer to happen given Barcelona’s financial condition.
If the Catalan giants are to make any substantial acquisitions, they will need to reduce their wage budget by an estimated £180 million.
To lure Leo Messi back to Barcelona, the club will do whatever it takes, according to Laporta, who told Jijantes FC that they will “do everything we can to do so.”
We are already putting together the team for next year, he continued. We intend to strengthen the team,’ he stated.
We have implemented an austerity strategy at the club to maintain a level of fair play that will enable us to develop the team. To have a more competitive team the following season, we are undertaking our research.
Following Barcelona’s 4-2 victory over Espanyol on Sunday, Laporta also paid respect to Xavi, who has now won the league in Spain as both a player and a manager.
“Xavi was proactive. In addition to his expertise in football, he also has understanding of the institution and the fashion,’ he continued.
“He has put in a lot of effort so that we can provide quality football.” He made decisions quickly. He is deserving of praise. Our coach is excellent. We are overjoyed.
