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Barcelona Nears Return to EFC as Al‑Khelaïfi Declares It a 'Done Deal'

Barcelona’s Rome visit signals a break from the Super League project according to the PSG executive who leads Europe’s club body.

Overview

  • Joan Laporta and Rafa Yuste attended the European Football Clubs annual assembly in Rome as invited guests.
  • Nasser Al‑Khelaïfi warmly received the Barça leaders and said the club’s rejoining is effectively confirmed.
  • He indicated that reentry would entail Barcelona shelving its involvement in the Super League initiative.
  • The shift leaves Real Madrid portrayed as the lone major defender of the Super League in current coverage.
  • Formal procedures for Barcelona’s readmission were not detailed, as the association’s rebrand from ECA to EFC was underscored.