Barcelona president Joan Laporta has addressed a number of topics in relation to the Catalan club during a media appearance with La Vanguardia. One of those was the situation with Ronald Araujo, who is currently on a leave of absence due to personal reasons.
As per Sport, Laporta offered his public support to Araujo, whom he has spoken to privately in the last week.
“We have to encourage Araujo. I have spoken to him and he showed me gratitude and that he was motivated. I think he can get motivated again, we have to let the professionals act. He is a very sensitive man but he knows that the club is helping him, he is our captain. We need him, he always responds, he has had the misfortune of being sent off in England – the first card was not and after that the sending off affected him a lot.”
Laporta: There will be options to strengthen in January
Laporta was also asked about whether Barcelona would be able to make signings in the winter transfer window.
“Deco is working. There will surely be market options if we need to strengthen the team, Flick is converting players like Gerard Martin or Eric. I can’t say if we will sign, but if necessary we will be ready. I know that they are thinking about a market opportunity, but it has to be studied very thoroughly.”
Laporta addresses Robert Lewandowski contract situation
Laporta was also asked to provide an update on Robert Lewandowski, whose future in Catalonia is looking bleak as he prepares to enter the final six months of his current deal.
“You would have to talk about this with Deco. We will have to see how Lewandowski’s season goes, he is very loved in the squad. He has a good relationship with the younger players. Perhaps we will need a replacement for these positions.
“Deco is working mainly for June, and another for January. We will be in a position to make big operations in the summer, but we are not going to lose our heads for any player. If someone thinks that by signing a top player we would win all the games we could undertake the operation, but I think it is not so necessary. Many roosters in a pen do not usually work, there are examples that we are all thinking about.”
wadabkluyz
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If lopporta bring Holland it’s better that He stay for five years Number one——— Holland Number two———-Guahi as free agent Number three——— Mainoo as Leon
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And you think Man City is ready to lose their best striker 😅
Futballfairfan
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Mr. president, kindly do us a favor and sell Araujo. Can't you see that he's a liability for the team? This is one of the reasons I like Real Madrid management, they make the right decision at the right time and move on and succeed.
AFeraJUn4988
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We don’t need Araujo
duhbilnrs
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i
duhbilnrs
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goo. ibrahim
Sembikmopu
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Arojo is donkey
Jaysinn
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My question is for how long will he keep being emotional ?he has failed us in the champions league for 3 seasons now I don’t even want to talk about the league How else does he wants us to support him ? Pls he is causing us pains As a Barcelona fan I have not hated any of my players before but you see this kounde and Araujo they lack confidence to play in big matches
oluwagoddy
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for the first time I have to say Laporta is stupid
Jotbilmos
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Don't say that need who that's was then ol
scouserhater9
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sensitive a good thing? jeez
Caycikloty
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Those of you who are good in criticism should have work your way out to be playing football if for nothing but to help in the areas where those players are making mistake
Bihdeikmns
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that is the real problem: hyperemotion!! ! He can't control himself when in front of an opponent, and it results in a red card, a loss for the team! He should pray before the game like Yamal ..
dutbcdlpr
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most stupid player that did not deserve barca jersey
dutbcdlpr
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idiot president
KasongoWaKenya
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Lie detected: Lewandowski is loved and has a good relationship with young players!! The player who won't vote for him for captaincy. Maybe only those who are better than. him like Pedri and Yamal.
Pureface12
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Trying to find mischief where there's none? What kind of sympathy are you expecting when it's very fresh how he cost the team against Chelsea? Do you understand how annoying that was, especially being he was the captain for the day? I don't see anyone raining abuses on him like some other fanbase do to their players, so it's amazing you're making such a statement about Barca fanbase... do I need to remind you of what many Madrid fans are saying about Vini after all the glory he's brought to the club? You're just being silly.
It is not just about Chelsea match alone what of the match against PSG three years ago, against inter Milan last season or even mere Sevilla or the recent one He just need to behave more like a captain in big games especially champions league night that are crucial. He should just leave Barca and go somewhere and start again
Rmulbah1992
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ARAUJO IS NOT JUST EMOTIONAL, BUT HE DOESN'T DESERVE TO WEAR BARCA JERSEY AT ALL.
kandmopty
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If lopporta bring Holland it’s better that He stay for five years Number one——— Holland Number two———-Guahi as free agent Number three——— Mainoo as Leon
Davichi
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when I said this president is so cunning people wouldn't believe he will do something and pretend to be the good one
Yes he's so cunning and that's why under his leadership, the club is gradually returning back to it's best self both sporting wise and financial wise. 🤡
Davichi
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People behave as if being a footballer makes you like superman, these are real people with real feelings. Mental issues are real, I'm surprising I haven't seen any Barca fan being empathetic to Araujo's situation. What an interesting fan base.
Trying to find mischief where there's none? What kind of sympathy are you expecting when it's very fresh how he cost the team against Chelsea? Do you understand how annoying that was, especially being he was the captain for the day? I don't see anyone raining abuses on him like some other fanbase do to their players, so it's amazing you're making such a statement about Barca fanbase... do I need to remind you of what many Madrid fans are saying about Vini after all the glory he's brought to the club? You're just being silly.
Davichi
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What did you want the president to say in public? Please, let's grow up.
Don't mind all these clueless boys. They want the president to act like an average fan in public. 😂 When the team is winning, they don't remember him but once there's any issue, it's his fault.
Davichi
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Please let’s stand firm these time around and choose our Barcelona president wisely…… Laporta is not our president anymore
Funny boy. Laporta remains the president and until he's voted out, that won't change.
kandmopty
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We don’t say anything just himself leave the club
Davichi
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That's how he convinced Xavi to retract his words of leaving at the end of the season only to sack him. That aside the last statement, the lady statement
Xavi is the author of his undoing. I guess you're not a leader, otherwise you'd understand the importance of every single word you say.
Kayodesteve
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This is just a media comment from the president,the press wants to sell,I mean u are not expecting the president to back off from Araujo,no,Araujo himself knows he has no place in the team,it has happened to Andre Gomes before and he left,he needs public support from the club moreso from the president,I think everybody knows introducing Araujo into this Barcelona team will in the long run create more problems for the club,playing for Barcelona is not for every player,
True Barca fan kudos
IAmShakur
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People behave as if being a footballer makes you like superman, these are real people with real feelings. Mental issues are real, I'm surprising I haven't seen any Barca fan being empathetic to Araujo's situation. What an interesting fan base.
cikbeirtuz
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That's how he convinced Xavi to retract his words of leaving at the end of the season only to sack him. That aside the last statement, the lady statement
ziuacepsyz
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fu...k up men
yeheimrtyz
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we don't need him he is ineffective in any case laporta is the one Barcelona board must sack .
Tenabilmnu
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Same reason why Barca will never smell champions league
nuccdinpyz
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when I said this president is so cunning people wouldn't believe he will do something and pretend to be the good one
Flick1
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Araujo doesn’t learn from his past mistakes. I don’t hate him but he has hurt the club with poor tackling severally. He was good but not good anymore. Sell him now
well said buddy... January let him leave. temporarily bring inigo back
Flick1
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need him were????😂😂😂
Cacacekz
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Sensible statements!
hedbdiosty
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Indeed e same people who said Jesus, Jesus.. are e same people who said crucify Him, crucify Him... I rmbr that match Araujo pocketed Vini Jr n how these Barca Dogs were praising Araujo n even calling Him e best defender in e world. So what happened now? 🤣🤣🤣
vodaimopsz
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useless player
hedbdiosty
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Indeed e same people who said Jesus, Jesus... are e same people who said crucify Him, crucify Him. I remember that match Araujo pocketed Vini Jr n how these Barca Dogs were all over praising Araujo n even calling Him e best defender in e world 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Peprah12
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Araujo doesn’t learn from his past mistakes. I don’t hate him but he has hurt the club with poor tackling severally. He was good but not good anymore. Sell him now
Coolluck26
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it's like Una dey mad
Yuceikrtuy
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This is just a media comment from the president,the press wants to sell,I mean u are not expecting the president to back off from Araujo,no,Araujo himself knows he has no place in the team,it has happened to Andre Gomes before and he left,he needs public support from the club moreso from the president,I think everybody knows introducing Araujo into this Barcelona team will in the long run create more problems for the club,playing for Barcelona is not for every player,
weheloprsu
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Please let’s stand firm these time around and choose our Barcelona president wisely…… Laporta is not our president anymore
nauikmosy
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I disagree with you Sir. We don't need this guy anymore
Weakest link. If see him on the starting 11 just keep on attacking his side and he will screws up himself. 😂
Mudiklosuz
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I disagree with you Sir. We don't need this guy anymore
lewinpstuz
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we don't need him please, just leave
Pambmnuy
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Cetlona Barcelona
woncopruyz
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deep down his heart he knows that this guy is as good as useless
Jawaimru
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we don't want him
bencelmnst
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Laporta doesn't have a clue about how useless this guy becomes. Let the coach do his job. 3 champion league disaster is enough.
He’s trying everything to destroy Barca both of them need to go
bencelmnst
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To do what I’m now for sure you’re a Madrid fan you’re against us both you and him need to leave this club
Yiubdiktuy
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if this guy continue to play for Barca you won't win anything my president