Laporta: ‘I think that Madrid doesn’t have Alaba tied up’

Joan Laporta

, one of the

presidential candidates, believes that

defender

David Alaba

could be an interesting target for Barcelona.

Although

have said that they are going to sign him when his contract at Bayern expires, Laporta thinks Madrid have not tied up his deal.

“I think that Madrid doesn’t have Alaba tied up,” Laporta said. “The first thing I’ll do is talk with the current sporting director to find out how things are. I’m ready to make the sporting improvements that I think we need.”

Laporta also talked about

Ronald Koeman

and said that he respects him as a coach but there is a possibility of bringing

Xavi

in the future.

“Koeman has a valid contract and he’s a great of Barcelona,” Laporta said. “He’s looking for a way to make us happy. Xavi is an asset of the club and he will end up being the coach, but for now, I want to motivate Koeman and the players.”

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