FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has once again sparked excitement among the club's fans by revealing that the club is working on a new signing “that will generate a lot of enthusiasm.” After completing the transfer of goalkeeper Joan García from Espanyol, the Barça president confirmed that the sporting department is actively looking to further strengthen the squad.

During the club’s annual Senate meeting, held at the 1899 Auditorium at the Spotify Camp Nou, Laporta made it clear that the club is operating within LaLiga's financial regulations. "We’re within the 1:1 rule, which means we can sign players normally," he said, countering previous statements from LaLiga president Javier Tebas.

“We’re working on a signing that will excite the fans”

Without revealing names, Laporta emphasized that the club is looking to bring in a player who will inspire excitement among the fanbase. With the summer transfer window still open and the team set to return to the Camp Nou in September, expectations are high among supporters.

Laporta also shared a positive financial outlook for the club. He stated that Barcelona will close the current season with approximately €950 million in revenue, highlighting the increase in ticketing income due to strong attendance at Montjuïc, and the financial boost from reaching the Champions League semifinals.

Additionally, the president noted that next season’s budget will exceed €1 billion, thanks in part to a new sponsorship deal with Nike, which he described as “the best sports sponsorship agreement in history.” This deal has helped Barça surpass €260 million in sponsorship revenue—an all-time record for the club.

Return to Camp Nou and Institutional Stability

Laporta confirmed that the team will return to playing at the Spotify Camp Nou in early autumn, with an initial capacity of 60,000 spectators. The stadium reopening will be tested on August 10 during the traditional Joan Gamper Trophy match.

Finally, the president reflected on what he described as “one of the most challenging seasons in the club’s history” and thanked the members for helping maintain institutional stability amidst external attempts to create unrest. “We’re not perfect, but with us, Barça wins—and that must be defended,” Laporta concluded.