Laporta talks Flick, Deco, Xavi, Koeman, La Masia - 'He perfectly understands what the club is all about' | Barca Universal
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Laporta talks Flick, Deco, Xavi, Koeman, La Masia - 'He perfectly understands what the club is all about' | Barca Universal
""We've worked hard and made decisions that have paid off. The homegrown players are the heart of the first team, which has been strengthened with players who have adapted well and performed well, contributing to a historic season last year with the league, cup, and Super Cup titles. "The team makes the fans happy, provides a great atmosphere, and makes you look forward to the weekend.""
""We're in a process of improvement; Deco, along with Hansi, is always trying to improve the team. We're proud, because that's the most important thing: that the team brings joy to the fans.""
""Koeman arrived at a very difficult time. I'm very grateful to him, and he won a Cup with a fantastic match. "Xavi gave hope and reconnected the team with our genuine style of playing football. He won the Super Cup and La Liga, and I'm very grateful to him for that too.""
""When we decided to bring in Flick, we brought in someone with his methodology but adapted to the Barça style because he's a Cruyff disciple.""
Joan Laporta resigned ahead of new elections after five years as club president. He credited a strategy prioritizing homegrown players bolstered by well-adapted signings for a season that delivered La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Super Cup. The team’s performances restored strong fan engagement and matchday atmosphere. Deco and Hansi Flick were identified as central to an ongoing improvement process that adapts methodology to Barcelona’s style. Ronald Koeman received gratitude for steadying the club during a difficult period, while Xavi Hernandez was credited with restoring the club’s genuine playing identity before Flick's 2024 arrival.
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