Laporta’s Pride in Xavi’s Impact: Barca’s Plan for Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo’s Permanent Deals

Joan Laporta expresses immense pride in Coach Xavi’s ability to unleash the magic and quality of players Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo. Acknowledging Xavi’s adept handling of their talent, Laporta underscores the club’s strong desire to secure both players on permanent deals.

In outlining the negotiation strategy, Laporta hints at a swift approach, facilitated by the expertise of Deco in charting the best course. The president emphasizes the positive relationships with Atletico Madrid and Manchester City, fostering an environment conducive to successful dealings.

Confirmation of Barca’s serious intentions to retain the Portuguese duo is echoed, revealing plans for imminent negotiations. While Manchester City is expected to seek €25-30m for Joao Cancelo, the complexity of negotiations with Joao Felix is acknowledged. However, the encouraging factor lies in the player’s eagerness for a move to Barca.

Joao Cancelo boasts 5 goal contributions in 17 appearances for Blaugrana, while Joao Felix has notched up 8 in as many appearances, further fueling Barca’s resolve to secure their services permanently.