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Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club have hit their targets in the transfer market this summer and that he doesn't expect further arrivals.

Joan Laporta News / Football Espana / July 26

'In principle…' – Joan Laporta confirms updated Barcelona transfer plans

Barcelona have had a compelling summer so far, with numerous deals having been completed by sporting director Deco. In terms of incomings, Joan Garcia and Marcus Rashford have arrived, while a number of fringe first team players have departed.

Soccer News / HITC / July 25

Joan Laporta reveals the overlooked Marcus Rashford trait shaped by Man Utd during Barcelona unveiling

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has spoken about what he’s learned from Marcus Rashford, highlighting a key trait that stands out to him. Marcus Rashford was officially unveiled as a Barcelona player this week, completing his move away from Manchester United after spending time on loan at Aston Villa last season.

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FC Barcelona News / ESPN / July 25

Barcelona want UCL opener away from Camp Nou

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says his club has asked UEFA if the team can play its opening Champions League game away from home.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / July 25

Barcelona President announces Superleague-UEFA negotiations

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has announced that the Superleague are in talks with UEFA to agree to reforms to the Champions League. An agreement would potentially see the Superleague project discarded, which remains comprised of Barcelona, Real Madrid and the organising firm A22.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / July 25

Barcelona President Joan Laporta – ‘I don’t know when we’ll return to Camp Nou’

Barcelona President Joan Laporta did not confirm when asked whether the club could return in time for their scheduled La Liga debut at Camp Nou. Their renovation work on the stadium is already eight months behind schedule, and at a minimum will end up being ten months delayed.

Soccer News / Stretty News / July 25

What Rashford privately told Laporta in Barcelona meeting speaks volumes on his relationship with Amorim

Marcus Rashford has finally sealed what had been deemed his dream transfer move in the form of a season-long loan with Barcelona. Indeed, the Manchester

Soccer News / Football Espana / July 24

Barcelona president Joan Laporta reacts to Marcus Rashford signing

Earlier this week, Barcelona completed the signing of Marcus Rashford on a season-long loan from Manchester United. The 27-year-old is the club’s left winger addition, which was one of the priorities for this summer’s transfer window.

Soccer News / Futbol Times / July 20

Jordi Cruyff reveals Barcelona considered Manchester United attacker as an alternative to Raphinha

FC Barcelona were down in the dumps when Joan Laporta took over as the president in 2021. Since his tenure started, not all of his decisions have gone down well with the fanbase but it is safe to say that the club is in a better position now than they were before.

FC Barcelona News / Futbol Times / July 20

Jordi Cruyff opens up on ‘most painful’ departure during his stint as Barcelona sporting director

FC Barcelona found themselves in a huge financial mess when Joan Laporta was re-elected as the club president in 2021. He knew he had a huge job on his hands that went beyond just making the club competitive again.

Soccer News / Football Espana / July 11

Joan Laporta’s number two set for Barcelona exit as Al-Nassr come calling

A number of Barcelona players have moved to Saudi Arabia in the last few years, and now a prominent senior figure could also do so. The likes of Franck Kessie, Unai Hernandez and Pau Prim have swapped Catalonia for the Middle East, and it is players based in Europe that Saudi Pro League clubs are looking to poach – it is almost directors.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / July 5

Joan Laporta favourite can be signed by Barcelona for €70m

After being snubbed by Nico Williams, Barcelona are now back to square one in their efforts to sign a new left winger. Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford have been identified as leading alternatives, but there is another name that could come to the fore: Rafael Leao.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / June 27

Barcelona issue bonds to refinance €424m of debt until 2050

Barcelona have announced that they have refinanced around 40% of their debt incurred from the Espai Barca project. The Blaugrana will now be due to pay back the full amount of that percentage by 2050.

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Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / June 27

Barcelona President confirms Frenkie de Jong contract renewal is ‘on the right track’

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has declared that he hopes to be able to announce a new contract for Frenkie de Jong in the near future. Speaking at a golf course close to Barcelona in the charity event ‘the Koeman Cup’, Laporta also buried the hatchet with the manager he sacked eight months after returning to power.

Soccer News / ESPN / June 26

Barça chief Laporta: Madrid have model of 'power'

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said Clásico rivals Real Madrid have a model of "power" and "signing players" that contrasts with how the Catalan club is run.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / June 25

Barcelona President Joan Laporta snaps at Athletic Club after move to halt Nico Williams move

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has told Athletic Club to mind their own business, as tensions continue over the battle for Nico Williams. The Blaugrana intend to activate his €58m release clause next week, but Athletic Club have made a move to halt their transfer plans.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / June 24

Barcelona President Joan Laporta sanctions €28m in bonuses

Although it seems the headlines surrounding Barcelona are as much about finances as they are about football at times, President Joan Laporta does not seem unduly worried by the issue.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / June 18

'We’re trying to…' – Joan Laporta teases second Barcelona signing following Joan Garcia arrival

Barcelona completed the signing of Joan Garcia on Wednesday, and already, they are working on their second incoming – as has been confirmed by club president Joan Laporta himself.

FC Barcelona News / Football Italia / May 7

Barcelona President Laporta hits out at Inter 4-3 Barcelona refereeing decisions

Barcelona President Joan Laporta says that Barcelona are out of the Champions League ‘basically because of refereeing decisions that went against us’ after

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 21

Joan Laporta Sheds Light on Summer Interest in €58M-Rated PSG, Tottenham Target

Club members asked Barcelona president Joan Laporta questions about the club’s current situation. One member voiced concerns about possible registration challenges with Dani Olmo and inquired how the club would have handled registering Nico Williams if they had signed him last summer.