“A Great Professional”: Laporta Extends Message to Mateu Alemany Following Deco’s Arrival

Speaking about his admiration for the work Mateu Alemany did at Barcelona after Deco took over as the Director of Football, Joan Laporta said: “He has successfully managed a very complicated inheritance in the sports field and with many obstacles. He did it with flying colours, excellent.

“He is intelligent, a great professional, very trained and a great person. He has built a highly competitive sports project, and we wish him good luck wherever he goes.”

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly looking to rope in Alemany as their new Director of Football after watching him leave Barcelona.

The Spaniard did an admirable job at Barca, helping the club sign a number of key players for cheap (like Andreas Christensen, Robert Lewandowski) and also fix some of the financial mess left by Josep Bartomeu. His departure from Barcelona marks the end of a successful tenure, and many clubs are eager to secure his services due to his expertise and track record in football management.