Laporta is certain about it, Barcelona's president doesn't want to wait any longer and has decided to immediately activate the operation to sign one of the most powerful names on the market. There's a figure in his mind: €30 million, he's convinced it's worth paying. The blaugrana president knows this is a game-changing player, with goal-scoring ability, dribbling skills, and a profile that fits perfectly into the project.
Laporta believes this is the piece the team is missing to make a qualitative leap. That's why he's not going to hesitate to sit down with Manchester United and negotiate face to face. But there's a clear strategy, Laporta wants to close the signing for the amount he considers fair, but if he manages to lower the operation, even better, the goal is to get a discount.
This summer, the player already landed at Camp Nou, he did so on loan from Manchester United, and since his arrival, he has made an impact. In training, he has shown a very high level, and in friendlies, he has been one of the standouts. Barça's coaches are certain: this footballer has to stay.
Huge blow from Deco and Laporta
His first friendly matches have been a real spectacle, he has shown speed, finishing, and an ability to unbalance that hasn't been seen in the blaugrana squad for a long time. That's why Laporta is willing to make a strong bet. He knows it's not easy to find a forward with these characteristics and such a hunger to succeed.
In the locker room, the player has already earned respect. The heavyweights value his attitude and commitment, something that's considered key at Barça. In addition, his media profile is also a plus at the marketing level for the club, the €30 million figure is on the table, Laporta believes it's a justified investment.
More than justified signing, Hansi Flick wants him
It's not just a sporting signing, but also a bet to strengthen the club's global image. The president believes this move would send a clear message: Barça wants to compete for everything again. The signing is underway and at Barça they trust everything can be closed very soon, the impact move is set.
If the operation is closed, it'll be one of the biggest bombs of the market, a top-level signing that would excite the fans and would prove the club still has ambition. The goal is to do it before other European giants enter the bidding. Time is running out and Laporta doesn't want the opportunity to slip away, that's why he has already given the order: €30 million must be paid, a figure that seems low.