Joan Laporta has a plan: Together with Deco, he wants to bring the best striker in the world to Barça. FC Barcelona is planning its next moves for the summer transfer market of 2025. It seems that there's a clear decision regarding one of its players: Vitor Roque.
The Brazilian forward hasn't been convincing enough for the elite of the Barcelona club and his loan to Betis hasn't yet proven otherwise. For this reason, Barça has decided to put him on the market for a figure close to 30 million euros.
Deco and Laporta Accept it
The Brazilian striker arrived at Barcelona with high expectations, but he didn't stand out in his first year and hasn't yet taken off at Betis. Despite being a talented player, he hasn't shown the "leap in quality" necessary to establish himself as one of the top strikers in Europe.
Xavi Hernández first ruled out his presence in many games. And now Manuel Pellegrini at Betis hasn't convinced him. He started against Sevilla, but the tiger is still a kitten when it comes to scoring.
This performance, coupled with the need to raise money, has led the Barça board to look for a buyer for the player. Today, the objective is clear: to obtain at least 30 million for Roque, a key figure for Joan Laporta.
Haaland, Laporta's Obsession
The main target behind this operation is none other than Erling Haaland. Joan Laporta dreams of being able to bring the Norwegian to Camp Nou for next season. To do so, he needs liquidity. Barça is not only looking to sell Vitor Roque, there will be other players on the transfer list to be able to raise the money needed.
Haaland's arrival wouldn't only be a boost to strengthen Barça's offense. It would have an added value: frustrating the plans of Real Madrid and its president, Florentino Pérez. It is public knowledge that they also have the Manchester City striker on their radar.
Laporta knows that signing Haaland would mean much more than a simple sporting acquisition. It would be a master strike that could tip the balance of Spanish soccer towards the Camp Nou for several seasons.
Opening the New Camp Nou with a Megastar
With the Camp Nou redevelopment in its final stages, Laporta wants to open the doors of the new stadium with a megastar. Haaland is the most wanted man at Can Barça, and not just for his goalscoring ability. Laporta sees in the Norwegian the opportunity to make a statement in the market. What's more, to send a clear message to the world of soccer: Barcelona is still a giant that can compete for the best players.
The sale of Vitor Roque thus appears to be just the first step in Laporta and Deco's strategy. With Haaland on the horizon, Barça are willing to make the necessary sacrifices to return to the top of European soccer.