Laporta: “We had an agreement with La Liga for Messi – I understand his decision”

Answers to all the questions that concern her friends Barcelona gave the Joan Laporta!

The president of the “Blaugrana” granted an interview to La Vanguardiamaking special reference to the serial with Lionel Messi which did not have a happy ending and the tribute they are preparing to the Argentine, while he also mentioned the club’s finances, as well as the strengthening of the roster for the new season.

“We had agreed with La Liga that we would dedicate part of our resources to Messi. This was included in the sustainability plan. We shared it with Jorge Messi. He told me that Leo had a very difficult year in Paris and that he wanted less pressure. By our choice, he would continue to be under pressure and I understood his decision. Good luck to him and we started preparing his super tribute. In the context of the 125th anniversary and when we return to the Camp Nou it would be perfect”, he explained and continued about the debt to the Argentine: “What we owe him is the postponement of the salary costs agreed with the previous board and which produces outstandings that expire in 2025. Paid with religious piety“, he said about the World Champion Laporta and went on to boost the team:

“Xavi understands the club’s situation. He would like to strengthen the midfield, but he knows that some options are unattainable and we would be wrong. As for his future, he wants to continue and there will be no problem“, he emphasized about the Spanish technician and closed about the state of the club’s funds:

“When we came it was critical, but we were able to react and saved the club from bankruptcy. The club will be at sailing speed over time“, were the words of the president of the Spanish champions.

Joan Laporta: “We are preparing a super tribute for Leo Messi. In the 125th anniversary, when we return to the Spotify Camp Nou, it would be perfect.” pic.twitter.com/Q3dzF4Byqk

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