Barça Isn't Sure If It Will Be Within the 1:1 Fair Play Rule in Summer. From the club, they know if they will be able to maintain this rule from now until summer because La Liga doubts the sale of the VIP boxes that allowed them to be within the rule.
Despite this, Joan Laporta remains hopeful that Barcelona will be able to sign a star in the next summer transfer market. The president continues to trust in the club's ability to generate income that will allow them to strengthen the squad with a high-level addition. His message remains one of optimism and ambition, trying to convey the idea that Barça will continue working on agreements.
Laporta Looks to the Forward Line with Excitement and Nike's Money
In this regard, Joan Laporta's main goal remains to make a statement with a star signing, especially in the forward line. The top Barça executive wants to demonstrate that the club is improving economically and that it remains competitive in the transfer market. To this end, he has set the priority of bringing in a forward who excites, someone capable of elevating the team's level and reinforcing Barça's candidacy for everything.
Laporta believes that the key to making this operation possible may lie in the new contract with Nike. The president is convinced that, with the income from this agreement, the club will have more room to make a significant investment. While Fair Play remains an obstacle, the Barça leader considers the VIP Boxes agreement legitimate and that they will secure others.
The Big Signing He Continues to Bet On
The name that most appeals to Laporta is Rafael Leão. The Portuguese forward from Milan is the player who most excites the president, who sees him as the great star who could make a difference in Barcelona's sports project. Laporta considers Leão the most impactful player the club could aspire to at this moment due to his individual talent.
The big obstacle is the transfer price, as it is estimated that Leão's signing would be around 100 million euros. However, Laporta believes that, with sales and salary adjustments, Barça can make the operation viable.
Lewandowski Could Be the Big Loser
Obviously, the possible arrival of Rafael Leão is not only seen as a media signing but also as a sporting necessity. The coaching staff believes that the Portuguese could be key to providing rest and competitiveness to Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. The presence of an striker of Leão's quality would allow for more balanced rotations and prevent overloads on key players.
Additionally, his signing is also thought of as an alternative to give Lewandowski a rest. Ferran Torres has played many minutes as a '9' this season, and it is believed that Leão could fulfill a similar role in some matches. His ability to play both on the wing and in the center of the attack would make him a top-level reinforcement, providing versatility and increasing the team's offensive options.