Joan Laporta has tremendous influence within FC Barcelona. The president has been a key piece for the club's restructuring. Thanks to his decisions, Barça fans can enjoy their team once again in the elite of European soccer.
Since he returned in 2021, the effort, sacrifices, and pride of Joan Laporta at the helm of the club are evident. Messi's farewell, the famous levers, or the closure of club sections (BarçaTV), have resulted in the financial stability of the club. Painful but necessary measures that are now bearing fruit.
Everything returns to normal
After much suffering and with many complications, FC Barcelona has returned to the 1:1 rule. Finally, they will be able to sign normally in this transfer market. Although there is a list of desired players, the management is looking more at the youth academy.
With this, Joan Laporta and his right-hand man, Deco, will work on pending renewals before entering the market. So far, many have signed: Gavi, Cubarsí, Pedri, Araújo, and Fermín. However, the most important one still remains.
The importance of La Masia remains paramount at FC Barcelona. Joan Laporta sees the youth as a pillar for the club and for restructuring before signings. In this regard, the renewal of Lamine Yamal is the next big issue to solve for the president.
Joan Laporta confirms Lamine Yamal's renewal
Lamine Yamal turns 18 on July 13, which will be the day he can sign his new contract. Although two months remain, Joan Laporta has already assured the blaugrana fans about the '19'. The Catalan president spoke clearly: "His contract extension is practically already agreed, it only requires his ratification," he noted.
With one LaLiga match remaining for the season to end, Lamine Yamal has drawn a lot of attention. His numbers, maturity, and responsibility on the field leave no one behind. We are talking about 18 goals and 25 assists in 54 official matches distributed in La Liga, Copa del Rey, Champions League, and Spanish Super Cup.
Lamine Yamal is destined to be FC Barcelona's starting right winger for many years. Therefore, Joan Laporta wants to secure him and guarantee him a stay in Barcelona surrounded by youth academy players and great players to keep winning.
His renewal is a strategy for the present and future for Joan Laporta, who recalled what Inter tried with Messi in the youth teams. The president stated that "it only requires his ratification." The forward will become one of the highest-paid footballers on the team.