Joan Laporta speaks about his Barcelona “dream” with Lionel Messi

The favorite to be named as the subsequent president of Barcelona has spoken about his “dream” of Lionel Messi nonetheless enjoying for the membership throughout their 125^th anniversary season – in 2024.

Joan Laporta has claimed that he’s completely assured of the Argentine star – who turns into a free agent in July – remaining on the Catalan golf equipment and spending the remainder of his profession on the Camp Nou.

Barcelona news on Friday has been dominated by an unspecified delay to the membership’s presidential elections, though Laporta continues to be considered because the favorite.

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Carlos Tusquets is the present interim president of the Blaugrana however elections will likely be held this month with candidates vying to switch the departed Josep Maria Bartomeu.

Nonetheless, Laporta has reiterated that he’s one of the best candidate to make sure Messi stays on the membership for the rest of his profession.

Laporta instructed reporters on Friday, in quotes which were carried by Marca: “I’ll make him a proposal at an financial stage inside the potentialities of what Barça can supply. I do know that Leo is just not guided by cash, and I’ll make him a really aggressive sports activities proposal, wherein he sees himself successful titles.

“I’d love for the membership’s a hundred and twenty fifth anniversary to coincide with the brand new Camp Nou and with Messi within the staff. My dream can be this.”