Joan Laporta has opened the door to Barcelona signing Erling Haaland, suggesting a future deal for the Manchester City striker is not "impossible".
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Laporta opened the door to Haaland signingHaaland signed a new 10-year City contract in JanuaryBarca celebrating domestic doubleFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱GettyWHAT HAPPENED?
In 2024, reports emerged that Laporta was determined to sign the Norwegian goal machine despite Barcelona's ongoing financial constraints. The Blaugrana president wanted to complete the blockbuster signing and unveil the City star at the grand re-opening of Camp Nou.
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Months after Laporta expressed his desire to sign Haaland, the 24-year-old striker signed an outrageous 10-year contract extension at City, which tied him down at Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2034. The Barca chief, however, is not losing hope as he claimed "nothing is impossible", when asked about the club's ambition to sign the star forward.
WHAT JOAN LAPORTA SAID
Speaking to , Laporta said: "Can Barcelona sign Erling Haaland? Nothing is impossible. But we’re not thinking about that right now. He also just signed a new contract."
AFPWHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?
The Catalan giants, who are celebrating a domestic double after winning La Liga and the Copa del Rey, will play their final game of the 2024-25 campaign on May 25 against Athletic Club.