Laporta silent at Elche as Barcelona target Álvarez and Balde

goal.com (French)

Barcelona president Joan Laporta made his first trip since a heart rhythm issue but declined to comment before the Elche match, where transfer targets Julián Álvarez and Alejandro Balde drew attention. Laporta led the delegation for Barcelona's 2026-27 La Liga opener at Elche, staying silent despite transfer speculation. He was accompanied by vice-president Rafa Yuste and new board members, while Elche's president attended the lunch. Álvarez remains Barcelona's priority to replace Robert Lewandowski, while Balde's omission from the squad suggests a possible exit. Barcelona seeks a third consecutive league title, a feat only Cruyff and Guardiola achieved.


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