Overview
- Ronald Araujo remains on an open-ended personal leave, with Joan Laporta saying he has spoken to the captain and offering public support.
- Laporta said sporting director Deco is evaluating potential January signings, stressing that any move would be carefully studied rather than guaranteed.
- He added that Barcelona can make a significant investment if needed and expects larger operations in the summer, but cautioned against overspending.
- Laporta confirmed the club will present Eric Garcia’s contract renewal next Thursday.
- Asked about Robert Lewandowski, Laporta said the club will assess his season and may consider a replacement, while praising Hansi Flick’s work with the current squad.