Barcelona President Joan Laporta Heads to Dubai in Pursuit of Aleix Garcia Transfer Funds

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is embarking on a trip to Dubai with the aim of securing additional financial resources to facilitate the acquisition of their top target, Aleix Garcia, as revealed by Gerard Romero.

With the recent addition of Vitor Roque, Barcelona’s focus has now shifted to bolstering their midfield following Gavi’s season-ending ACL injury. Laporta’s journey to the Middle East is seen as a strategic move to explore new revenue streams crucial for landing Garcia.

The midfielder, who openly expressed his dream of playing for Barcelona, saw his agent visit Barca’s training center on Thursday, December 28, 2023. The agent’s warm reception by Xavi indicates the ongoing interest in Garcia’s potential arrival.

Barcelona is contemplating the inclusion of players in their bid to secure Garcia’s signature, with Oriol Romeu emerging as a potential asset in the negotiations. The 32-year-old shares the same agent as Garcia and has been enjoying a stellar season with Girona, contributing to seven goals (3 goals, 3 assists). Girona currently sits seven points ahead of Barcelona in the title race after 18 games.

Notably, Garcia’s relatively low release clause at Girona, rumored to be less than €25m, presents an advantageous opportunity for Barcelona. The inclusion of players like Pablo Torre and Romeu in the transfer deal could further reduce the overall cost of securing the sought-after midfielder.