There is no doubt that Joan Laporta and his sports management have established themselves as figures of utmost relevance in Barça's history. Since he assumed the club's presidency, the culé leader and his team have been protagonists of many maneuvers to save the club from an evident economic crisis. In fact, Laporta himself has made it clear on more than one occasion: his goal was always to ensure the club's present successes, but also its sustainability in the future.
Therefore, despite his latest great "achievement" being to return Barça to the 1:1 financial fair play rule, the work doesn't stop. To achieve the signings that the club's higher-ups want, there must be sales involved. In that sense, names like Ansu Fati or Frenkie De Jong have been on the table in recent weeks, but a call from Villarreal has changed everything.
Villarreal inquires
Marcelino's team is gradually recovering its best version and is already fighting to remain in the European qualification spots. But the "yellow submarine" coach knows that his squad must take a quality leap to secure their objectives. Therefore, a new candidate to leave Barça has appeared in the last few hours, and Villarreal, under this premise, is very interested in acquiring his services.
Evidently, Joan Laporta thinks about maintaining competitiveness in the squad regardless of the economic situation. Therefore, the president of the Catalan club won't force any departure unless he receives the approval of Hansi Flick and his technical staff. But everything points to this player not having space in the German coach's scheme and that he will soon have to pack his bags.
Imminent departure
According to the latest information circulating around Barça, Andreas Christensen's days as a culé player are numbered. The Danish center-back was key under Xavi Hernández's orders, but he hasn't managed to have the same continuity with Hansi Flick on the bench. The enormous competition in the defensive line, coupled with Christensen's physical problems, force Laporta to find him a way out as quickly as possible.
The Premier League has been alert to the Dane's situation, but Villarreal has joined as a offeror. Marcelino wants to have a quality defender in his squad and has requested his signing. Joan Laporta doesn't see his departure unfavorably as long as a good amount of money is involved.