Speaking at a press conference after Sergio Aguero’s arrival, Laporta said:
Barcelona completed their first signing of the summer, bringing in Sergio Aguero from Man City on a free transfer. However, Aguero is not the only player Barcelona have arranged a deal for.
According to reports coming out of Spain, Barcelona have already accepted a deal to bring in Manchester City defender Eric Garcia on a free transfer. Eric Garcia was a La Masia graduate before joining Manchester City in 2017.
Due to the current financial conditions at the club, Barcelona have been forced into signing free agents this summer. However, that hasn’t restricted the club from signing big players.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are closing in on the signing of Liverpool midfielder Georgino Wijnaldum, again on a free transfer. The Catalan giants have also been linked with Lyon forward Memphis Depay this summer.
Apart from a host of free agents set to come into the Nou Camp, Barcelona are also closing in on bringing Brazilian full-back Emerson Royal from Real Betis in a deal costing €9 million.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta welcomes Sergio Aguero
Sergio Aguero became the first Laporta signing at Barcelona since his appointment as the club’s president back in March. In the press release following Aguero’s arrival at the club, Laporta said:
Laporta believes Sergio Aguero is a perfect fit for a position Barcelona need strengthening in. The Blaugrana have struggled to find a player who can partner Lionel Messi up front since the departure of Luis Suarez. Laporta added:
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