Overview
- Sporting director Deco will monitor the winter market, with the club prepared to study any suitable opportunity to reinforce the squad.
- Laporta said a marquee signing is not considered necessary, citing the team's collective strength and Hansi Flick's use of current players.
- Eric García is scheduled to extend his contract on Thursday, December 11.
- Ronald Araujo remains on indefinite leave for mental‑health reasons, and Laporta said he has offered support after speaking with the defender.
- Laporta expressed support for LaLiga president Javier Tebas despite a TAD proceeding and said the board will announce the presidential election date at the end of January 2026.