Joan Laporta took advantage of the presentation of the Dutch forward Memphis Depay to carry out an exhaustive review of the current Blaugrana, with several proper names, among them, Griezmann, Messi, Pjanic, Umtiti and evidently Memphis. Although from his statements, what was most surprising was his denial that the president of LaLiga, Javier Tebas, is putting clubs in the wheel to the club to solve its problems to adjust the wage bill.
Salary limit and LaLiga: “The players we incorporate will be registered. The restrictions we have are caused by the inheritance we have received and the ratio imposed by LaLiga does not make it easy for us. Here Mateu Alemany is working very well with LaLiga. We have to follow the rules, Although they seem very strict to us, but we have confidence. Lower the wage bill and other types of solutions that we are also studying. There is goodwill on the part of LaLiga and Tebas. It is the first interested in that the great players are in LaLiga. We are trying to follow the rules. rules. It is a problem that I cannot deny that it exists, but we will solve it. The players at first reacted with surprise, but they understand the situation and want to find solutions. “
Depay: “A lot of personality, on and off the pitch. We need this type of player to have more personality in the team. We agreed because there was a lot of good will on both sides. We want players who want to come to Barça. A man with very strong values well educated by his mother. I'm going to tell a little secret: at the age of five, Memphis's grandfather gave him a Barcelona jersey and told him: 'Someday you'll play for this team.' In the end the prophecy has been fulfilled. “
Salary limit and LaLiga: “The players we incorporate will be registered. The restrictions we have are caused by our inheritance and the ratio does not make it easy for us. Here Mateu Alemany is working very well with LaLiga. We have to follow the rules, even if they seem very strict to us. , but we have confidence. Lower the salary bill. There is good will on the part of LaLiga and Tebas. It is the first interested party that the great players are in LaLiga. We are trying to follow the rules. It is a problem that I cannot deny exists, but it does We will solve. The players at first reacted with surprise and they understand the situation, they want to find solutions. “
Griezmann: “He is a first team player and has a current contract. We have him. It is true that there have been movements in the market, but it is normal. We cannot deny that there has been interest in the player and that is good. Griezmann has a market , but everything is still very stopped. We have no problem with Antoine, we are delighted with him. We are open to all market options and study them, we are professionals. “
Pjanic and Umtiti: “We respect all the players. We have spoken directly and honestly with them. They have had little prominence last season.”
Messi: “The player wants to continue. We are progressing all the negotiations of a contract of this type. It is a wish that we all have. It is a dream that we want to come true, to continue with us for many years. Hopefully soon the tattoos can be compared Memphis and Leo. I hope to announce it soon, but I'm not going to go into details. We are all working to leave both parties satisfied. Leo is enjoying a well-deserved vacation and has a team working with us. “