Laporta ste.als Florentino Perez’s big deal: 130 million, the player wants to play for Barcelona

Joan Laporta is working to regain the trust of Barcelona club members to secure his position as president in the upcoming elections. He understands that high-profile signings are key to winning over fans and members, so he aims to bring in one of Europe’s top stars.
Reports from El Nacional indicate that Florian Wirtz plans to leave Bayer Leverkusen for Spain next season, with aspirations to join either Barcelona or Real Madrid. However, Barcelona’s financial issues could complicate this move. Wirtz has openly stated his admiration for Barcelona and recently commented on young talent Lamine Yamal, which drew criticism from Florentino Perez.

Wirtz’s contract with Leverkusen runs until 2027, but he has a clause allowing him to leave in 2025 if a club offers €130 million. Laporta is aware of this option and has the backing of coach Hansi Flick, who is eager to work with Wirtz. Despite the hurdles, Laporta has initiated discussions with Wirtz’s representatives, who are open to negotiations. Wirtz dreams of playing for Barcelona.

Wirtz’s admiration for Barcelona isn’t recent; he stated in 2017, “My dream when I was young was to play for Barcelona and that hasn’t changed. The good thing is that I still have a lot of time.”

Laporta plans to secure the €130 million fee that Leverkusen is asking for Wirtz and will leverage the player’s loyalty to the club and his positive relationship with Hansi Flick to persuade him to make the move.Joan Laporta’s strategy to regain trust among Barcelona’s club members hinges on making a marquee signing, with Florian Wirtz emerging as a potential target. Wirtz, currently at Bayer Leverkusen, has expressed his admiration for Barcelona, fueling speculation about a possible move to Spain next season. However, the club’s financial challenges could make it difficult to secure the young star.

Wirtz’s contract runs until 2027, but a release clause allows him to leave in 2025 for €130 million. Laporta is reportedly exploring this option, with backing from coach Hansi Flick, who is eager to work with Wirtz. The midfielder’s affection for Barcelona, dating back to his youth, may help Laporta in negotiations. However, competing interest from Real Madrid and criticism from Florentino Pérez could add complexity to the deal.

Laporta is focused on finding the financial resources needed to meet Leverkusen’s asking price, while banking on Wirtz’s loyalty and long-standing admiration for Barcelona to secure the transfer.