Trying to turn the tide, J. Laporta faced the players' hostility © AFP

„Barcelona“ team president Joan Laporta immediately faces several puzzles. The leader must significantly cut the team's expenses if he wants to avoid problems registering new footballers. J. Laporta has already held talks with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba about possible salary cuts, but as ESPN journalist Moises Llorens reports, he faced resistance from both them and the rest of the team members. Furthermore, none of the players deemed unnecessary by the team want to leave. According to AS, forward Antoine Griezmann's future depends on Lionel Messi's decision. If the sniper who has become a free agent does not return to Catalonia, then the Frenchman will not be sold. Otherwise, "Barcelona" intends to show the door to the influential player.