Former FC Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, reportedly met with Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent to ask about the players buyout clause. Laporta is considering an attempt to regain the Barcelona presidency and would have loved to have Ronaldo as his main argument for Blaugrana’s to vote for him. Read: Man Utd Offered Ronaldo To Barca Spanish media report Laporta and Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, had lunch when the Barcelona representative made his move for the Real Madrid star. However, Mendes is understood to have replied that it would be impossible for Barcelona to trigger the clause. Mendes is representing Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho, as well and other media claim that Laporta is also keen to bring the Portuguese back to the club. Mourinho worked for the Catalan giants in the early stages of his career, first as translator for Sir Bobby Robson and later as assistant for Louis van Gaal. Both of Laportas attempts for big name signings are understood as campaigning for his presidency. Barcelona’s next elections are only scheduled for 2016 but Laporta claims current president Josep Maria Bartomeu has never officially legitimized his presidency. Bartomeu assumed office earlier this year when Sandro Rossell stepped down over the Neymar transfer saga. Do you think Jose Mourinho or Cristiano Ronaldo could ever end up at FC Barcelona? Have your say in the comment section below.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 06:15:06 +0000