FC Barcelona had a turbulent season, but overall did well by finishing second in La Liga, synonymous with qualification for the Champions League. However, Barcelona’s accounts are not at their best and recruitment will have to be ingenious and efficient in order to compete with Real Madrid. Asked about the club’s difficulties in recruiting, President Laporta explained that this was linked to the financial rules put in place in La Liga.
“We do what we can because it’s difficult. We have no complicity or support from La Liga. The rules of fair play are too demanding compared to those of other countries. It is a handicap that we will have to overcome. We are used to it, we come from what we come from and there is only one secret: work, work and work well,” he explained in the columns of AS.
