FC Barcelona is already making moves with the future in mind. Joan Laporta, the club's president, has an ambitious plan to strengthen the squad ahead of the 2026 elections. The idea is clear: secure top-level signings that will return the club to European prominence and generate excitement among the fans.
The blaugrana leader is looking for names that make a difference, as he did in the past with historic signings. In his previous terms, Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto’o were two examples of signings that changed Barça's history and left a mark in the memory of its supporters.
Now, Laporta wants to repeat the strategy. His goal is to attract elite talent, players who combine youth and potential with experience in major competitions. The idea is for these signings to not only contribute on the field, but also help strengthen the club's image ahead of the upcoming elections.
An ambitious plan for 2026
The blaugrana president has two clear objectives on his radar. On one hand, the aim is to strengthen the attack with a player who can make a difference and provide goals. On the other, to secure the defense with a top-level footballer who brings security and quality in playing out from the back.
Joan Laporta has already signed several names in recent years, with some players standing out such as Raphinha Días, Jules Koundé, and especially Robert Lewandowski, who arrived from Bayern. This shows that the club spares no effort when it comes to attracting talent.
The goal is clear: to have players who combine international experience, youth, and the ability to perform in the Champions League. All of this is aimed at keeping FC Barcelona at the top of world soccer and ensuring strong support from the blaugrana members in 2026. The Culers dream of seeing Barça at the very top.
The two stars Laporta wants
After months of analysis and monitoring, the club already has two priority signings. The first would strengthen the offense, providing goals and unpredictability in attack. This is a player who currently shines under Diego Simeone's orders, in a team that competes at the highest level in Spain.
The second target is in Italy, at a club that always competes in Serie A and in European competitions. He is a defender who combines defensive solidity with ball-playing ability and offensive projection. The intention is to strengthen the heart of the defense with a player who provides guarantees both now and in the future.
The important names Joan Laporta has in mind are Julián Álvarez, currently a star at Atlético de Madrid, and Alessandro Bastoni, Italian center-back for Inter de Milan. Both fit the profile the president is looking for: young, elite, and capable of performing at the highest level. With an estimated investment of €200 million, Barça is preparing for a revolution in its squad before 2026.