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Joan Laporta is already thinking about the upcoming elections at FC Barcelona, and in his eagerness to continue leading the club, he would be preparing a spectacular move that could revolutionize the Blaugrana landscape: attempting to sign Erling Haaland in the summer of 2026. The Norwegian forward, currently at Manchester City, has become the president's main target to reinforce his image among the members and ensure massive support at the polls.
Despite Barcelona recently closing an ambitious summer transfer window with the signings of Joan García, Marcus Rashford, and Roony Bardghji, the real bombshell is planned for the future. Laporta, aware that Robert Lewandowski will turn 38 in 2026 and that the club needs a new offensive reference, would be laying the groundwork to go for Haaland if a rift occurs between the player and City.
Haaland considers a change of scenery
The last season has left its mark on Guardiola's team, and those close to the forward are starting to consider a change of scenery if the project does not regain competitiveness. In that context, Laporta wants to seize any opportunity that arises. It would not be the first time the president goes for a high-impact signing at key moments: he did it with Ronaldinho in his first term and with Lewandowski upon his return.
However, signing the Norwegian will not be easy. As reported by 'El Nacional', the club's financial difficulties would require activating new financial formulas. Nevertheless, optimism prevails within the board's circle. Laporta knows that persuading Haaland and dressing him in blaugrana would be a masterstroke to extend his mandate and restore Barcelona to the forefront of European football.
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