Overview
- Joan Laporta attended the European Football Clubs assembly in Rome and was welcomed by chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
- Laporta said Barcelona is committed to “building bridges” with UEFA and expressed a desire to return to its framework.
- Reports indicate Barcelona are processing paperwork to rejoin the EFC, though the club has not formally re-entered.
- UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin reiterated support for the current Champions League model and urged changes only from unity.
- Laporta said he has spoken with Real Madrid’s Florentino Pérez about Barça’s stance as EFC outreach invites all clubs, including Madrid, to return.