Joan Laporta, in his second term as Barça's director, will be remembered for doing the impossible to clean up the club's finances. Painful chapters like Messi's departure have been consequences that the president has had to assume as a result of previous leaders.
However, despite the situation having improved considerably, Joan Laporta keeps working to improve financially. Hansi Flick can't make impossible requests and Deco can't grant them.
As best as possible, but still FC Barcelona needs reinforcements in its squad. A replacement for the two starting full-backs, Balde and Koundé, for example. The arrival of a central defender is also estimated, as Ronald Araújo is on the edge.
Firepower is also needed
Although FC Barcelona's most notable shortcomings are in defense, the attack should be reinforced. It's no surprise to anyone that the trio formed by Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha is very effective. However, when any of the three have needed rest, the only option was Ferran Torres.
The Valencian has known how to seize the opportunity and rise to the occasion, but it's insufficient given such a schedule full of matches in all competitions. For this reason, Deco has gotten to work and has some alternatives, although not all are entirely liked.
Jonathan David, offered to FC Barcelona
Jonathan David, the Canadian forward from Lille, ends his contract on June 30 of this year and could arrive free at Camp Nou. Hansi Flick, meanwhile, has rejected his incorporation. He doesn't consider that the 25-year-old footballer has the level to play in this Barça despite his numbers: 25 goals and 13 assists in 48 official matches.
With the hope of not having overlooked a real bargain, in Italy they desire him. It's said that Napoli is already negotiating his signing to hire him at zero cost. The best: his physical prowess, as he has only missed 3 matches for Lille since 2020 due to injuries.
From the culé fans, they hope not to regret Hansi Flick's decision with Jonathan David. The opinion is generally fearful after having seen how the seasons become so long. There is no doubt that it's key to have a bench capable of playing against any opponent.