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Laporta talks Xavi, Messi, Lamine, Dro, Rashford, Lewandowski – ‘The idea is for Deco to renew his contract’ Following his re-election as FC Barcelona president, Joan Laporta granted an interview on RAC1 (h/t SPORT ) earlier today, where he discussed everything Barça. The returning club president confirmed that things have been set in motion to renew the contract of manager Hansi Flick beyond 2027, while also expressing his desire to extend sporting director Deco’s deal as well. Beyond that, Laporta also shed light on the club’s plans for the summer, especially with regard to the futures of players like Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski.

On Lewandowski’s contract As he has said before, Laporta once again made it clear that he would like to offer Lewandowski, whose contract expires in the summer, a new extension. “The idea is for Deco to renew his contract. He deserves it.

He came to Bayern in a very difficult situation. I remember his presentation in Miami. If he wants to stay, because his contract is expiring, we’d like him to,” Laporta confirmed.

“He’s accepted the role he’s been given, and it works well with Ferran Torres. I hope he wants to continue and that it happens,” he added. On how it would affect the club’s plans to sign a new centre-forward in the summer, the president noted: “With Ferran and Lewandowski, the position is covered.