Joan Laporta, president of Barça, gave an interview to the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat in which he reviewed the club's current affairs and assured that the club will be able to permanently sign João Felix and João Cancelo, for whom negotiations with Atlético will begin shortly. from Madrid and Manchester City, respectively.
For the president, both “have played very well since they arrived on loan” and he assured that “the club will be able to keep them for the coming seasons. João Cancelo plays in defense and midfield. He is very good on both the right and the left, and João Félix is a charming player, with a lot of quality,” he summarized.
In addition, he complimented Xavi because he believes that both “have recovered their magic and quality. This is because Xavi knows how to position them correctly and bring out his talent. Of course we are interested in keeping them in Barcelona,” he confirmed. “We plan to address these negotiations in a short time. Deco plans the best way to negotiate. As you know, Atlético de Madrid and Manchester City are two clubs with which we have a close friendship,” he noted.
Asked about the club's chances of winning the League, Laporta was clear. “I am confident that we will win the League because we have recovered injured players in the midfield. As we saw in the match against Atlético de Madrid, we once again controlled the match and had possession of the ball. Of course we will have the opportunity to win the League. I am sure that we will be able to achieve it,” he assured.
He also wanted to give a warning to sailors when measuring their entity's chances in the Champions League. “Currently our goal for this season is to win the Spanish league again. It is a very competitive league. One of the most important leagues in Europe. And, of course, we will have a chance in the Champions League. So far we have done well in the group stage. When I look at the rest of the team, I think that when all the players are available, we will be one of the favorites to win the Champions League,” he assured.
Finally, he congratulated Girona “because they are having a great season. They play very well and their team spirit is very strong. As a Catalan I am very, very happy that Girona is known all over the world thanks to its team. “This is a team that has great potential to play in the Champions League next season,” he concluded.
