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Following a busy few months that saw Barcelona sacking Xavi Hernandez and hiring Hansi Flick as the new manager, the club’s President Joan Laporta, in a recent interview, gave reason behind some of the key decisions.
Laporta also offered his two cents on various other topics that dominate the Barcelona circles right now.
Laporta on Lewandowski
First and foremost, Laporta talked about the quality of the squad and how new coach Flick can best utilise it. He specifically mentioned Lewandowski.
“We have very quality players. Frenkie, Gundo, Joaos and Lewandowski. Flick will get the most out of a player of Lewandowski’s quality, he scored 26 goals when he won the League, this year almost 20, a total of 26, a scorer from whom you can get a lot out of,” he said.
Laporta notably went on to reveal that Lewandowski has rejected offers from Saudi Arabia in order to continue at Barcelona. This checks out with some of the reports that came out earlier in the year.
“He is motivated, he has said no to offers from Arabia and he did not want to leave because he is comfortable in the country. Flick has to understand this to get the most out of it,” he said.
Lewandowski wants to continue at Barcelona (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Talking about the rest of the squad, Laporta added, “We also have Kounde, who has had an extraordinary season. We have Inigo Martinez. We have Balde and Gavi back. We have Sergi Roberto. The intention is to keep them all and it is also Flick’s intention.”
Laporta on Vitor Roque and two Joaos
Laporta was asked about the future of Vitor Roque, who has found himself in a sticky situation after joining Barcelona in January.
Laporta pointed out that the Brazilian was supposed to join in the summer, but did not give out much information in regards to his future.
“Vitor Roque was scheduled to come at the end of the season and already knows the environment. I think they will all remain, except for some who are out because their…
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Author : Connell Edgar-Jones
Publish date : 2024-06-04 18:47:07
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