Barcelona president Joan Laporta spoke to reporters on Friday amid speculation over a host of new signings, Ronald Koeman’s future and a contract offer for Lionel Messi.
Laporta seemed optimistic Messi will stay, offering a update on Koeman’s future and admitted the club hope to announce some new signings next week.
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Laporta on Messi contract
Contract talks are going well but they’re not done yet. We’re working hard to make a good proposal that is within our means and we hope he will accept it. Our relationship is very good.