As the winter transfer window approaches, FC Barcelona is setting the tone with a message straight from club president Joan Laporta: the team will not rule out strengthening the squad if the right opportunity arises. While Hansi Flick’s side continues searching for steady form, the board is preparing for a window where flexibility — not extravagance — will guide every decision.

Deco on Alert as Barcelona Weighs Market Opportunities

Speaking during a forum hosted by La Vanguardia, Laporta emphasized that sporting director Deco will play a central role in the coming weeks. The president noted that the former midfielder “is keeping a close eye on the market,” and every potential signing will be evaluated carefully to ensure it aligns with both the club’s financial framework and long-term sporting vision.

Laporta avoided fueling speculation about major signings for next summer, particularly the idea of targeting a marquee striker, but he did underline a key principle: the strength of the team must come before flashy spending.

“We don’t need to tear the house down to bring in a superstar. Our power lies in the collective,” he said — a statement that signals a more measured approach than the club’s big-name traditions of the past.

Eric García Set to Renew as Laporta Sends Support to Ronald Araújo

One of Barcelona’s clearer moves concerns Eric García, whose contract renewal will be formalized on December 11. The extension reinforces Barça’s intent to secure long-term stability in its defensive line.

Laporta also addressed the situation of Ronald Araújo, currently sidelined due to mental health reasons.
“We need to encourage Araújo,” he said. “I felt he was motivated, and I believe he’ll be able to recover that motivation fully.”
It was a message of reassurance for a player who remains essential to Barça’s sporting project.

Super League, UEFA Peace Talks, and Tension with Madrid

Shifting away from on-field matters, Laporta discussed Barcelona’s position in the European Super League project. He noted that the club is prioritizing a transition toward “peace” with UEFA, avoiding a long-term confrontation that would be damaging for all parties.

Although Barcelona and Real Madrid have traditionally been aligned on the Super League, Laporta took a veiled swipe at the rival club, suggesting that some institutions appear eager to stay entrenched in conflict.

He highlighted as well the tense relationship between Florentino Pérez and Javier Tebas, stating that he personally maintains good relations with the LaLiga president and sees no upside to Tebas being removed from his position. Laporta even went further, describing certain reactions coming from Madrid as “obsessions” and insisting that recent criticism toward Barcelona is fueled by “panic” over the club’s sporting resurgence.

Elections on the Horizon

To close, Laporta confirmed that Barcelona will announce the official date for the next presidential elections by the end of January. Voting is expected to take place between March and June 2026, marking the beginning of a new institutional cycle.

Until then, Barcelona enters the winter market with a clear stance: cautious, calculated, but ready to act if a genuine opportunity emerges — one capable of shifting the trajectory of their season.