Joan Laporta doesn't want to settle for having brought Barça back to the top. The blaugrana president, who's already savoring the domestic treble won with Hansi Flick on the bench and Deco pulling the strings in the transfer market, has a stunning masterstroke in mind. We're not talking about just any signing, but a name that would shake European soccer.
In 2026, the Catalan club will return to the polls and Laporta knows that he has his reelection practically secured. But the president doesn't just want to win, he wants to sweep the board; his plan is to put forward a move that could change everything: bringing Erling Haaland to Camp Nou. The Norwegian is one of the most desired footballers on the planet and Laporta wants him to wear blaugrana as his electoral calling card.
Sources close to the club state that the strategy is already underway, and the roadmap includes an unprecedented financial offensive. Laporta, who already showed his ability to close impossible signings, sees Haaland as the perfect face for his third consecutive term. The president doesn't want to miss the chance for a signing that would be remembered for decades.
Haaland could end up at Barça: Guardiola on high alert
The situation isn't simple; Pep Guardiola knows that Haaland is the crown jewel at Manchester City and doesn't want to lose him. The Catalan coach is aware that the striker's contract includes clauses that could open the door to a departure at the right moment. That's where Laporta wants to step in, taking advantage of any loophole to entice the goalscorer with a winning project.
Barça, with Flick as its football architect, offers something few clubs can promise: a champion team. It promises an attacking play style that would fit perfectly with the Norwegian striker's characteristics. In addition, the culé locker room features players like Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, and Lamine Yamal, who are capable of turning the team into a fearsome attacking machine.
Deco gives the green light
Deco has reportedly given the green light to explore the terms of the signing; the sporting director knows that a move of this magnitude would require a meticulous financial plan and economic engineering similar to what was used to strengthen the squad in recent years. But optimism reigns in Camp Nou offices.
Fans are already dreaming of seeing Haaland receiving passes from Lamine Yamal, with Pedri pulling the strings in midfield and Lewandowski as his partner up front. It would be a fearsome attack, capable of dominating Europe and returning Barça to the top of the Champions League. If Laporta manages to pull off this move, he wouldn't just secure the presidency.