Barcelona went into the national team break in high spirits after their huge 0-4 win over Real Madrid in the Clásico, and Joan Laporta, the president who is currently marking a year since returning to the club, was interviewed by Radio Catalunya and provided a number of interesting quotes.
The president commented on an agreement with Spotify to be the team’s sponsor: “The details can not be revealed at the club’s request, but I can say it’s a very good contract for both parties. For the club, it’s the best sponsor in history. We also have 6 sponsors on the sleeve.”
Laporta also cooled the rumors of a possible return of Leo Messi: “We are not in touch with him, it is natural. He left for Paris and it was not something he planned to do, but I could not risk the club. We did what we had to do.”
“Possibility that he will return? I have not received a message from Leo or his surroundings, and the truth is that we are not thinking about it. We are building a young team. He will always remain Leo, the best in the world, but it is not in the planning.”
“I would like him to inaugurate the new stadium. I think we did everything we could, I do not talk to him as before. I would love for him to play in the Barcelona uniform in the friendly match against Manchester City, but it depends on PSG.”
The president also referred to the status of coach Xavi and the aspirations of the team: “If he wants, he will be the coach for many years, throughout my term. I am not satisfied with second place this season, I want to win the championship. We have a good enough team to do that “.
On the big names associated with the team: “Whoever wants to come to Barça has to prove it. Both Lewandowski and Salah are world-class players. I will not say what we are working on. Everyone wants to come to Barcelona. I did not have a meeting with the Netherlands.”