As expected, Barcelona will not enter the bidding war in the upcoming battle between other European giants for the signing of the most perspective young striker – Erling Haaland. The Catalonyans would be one of the interesting parties in normal times, but for the Spanish powerhouse, normal times are suspended for a while, because they are a walking financial disaster, as anyone in the club will admit. Since they are in great trouble, due to previous regime’s mess at Nou Camp, current administration will focus on getting things right, which means no overspending and focusing on their youth prospects. The return of Barca faithful son? Xavi’s lips are sealed, but his move to Camp Nou can already be foreseenBacelona’s vice president Rafa Yuste gave an interview for Mundo Deportivo where he talked about club’s current situation regarding finance and future transfers as well as head coach Ronald Koeman. “I prefer to be governed by the principle of prudence. We come from a situation of a huge economic crisis, therefore prudence. I do not see Haaland signing happening now. From now to next year we will see what the situation is and what we can do in terms of signings. First we have to lay the foundations of a house that we have found in ruins, so let’s focus first on fortifying it. Let’s feed those at home first and then we’ll see what else we can do, without losing sight of the fact that we always want to have the best, and Haaland is one of the best in the world” Yuste told Mundo Deportivo.21:45 (3.00) SPAIN (3.10) FRANCE (2.65)Barca’s vice president again gave clear support to their head coach Ronald Koeman, who is under huge pressure after a serious of bad results, and what’s worse, pale performances. “Ronald is a great person, very clear and very friendly, and although there are times that we do not like what he says, he has reiterated this personality many times. But he does not tell things as an excuse. For example, he tells us that he cannot play a 4-3-3 because he has no wingers because they are injured. More than a supporter of Ronald, what I will do is support to the death the coach who is there. We have spoken with the captains and we have told them not only that we believe in Koeman, rather, that the Laporta board wants to deepen this new project” explained Yuste.
