Barcelona president Joan Laporta has backed club coach Xavi Hernandez despite his failed attempts to convince Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland to move to the Camp Nou this summer.
Earlier this month, Xavi headed a club delegation flying out to Germany to hold a meeting with striker Haaland – as they attempt to trump rival clubs to the striker’s signature. The Catalan club held a meeting with the player's agent Mino Raiola in December while Dortmund recently confirmed that Real Madrid are among those who are interested in signing the Norwegian.
The Norwegian striker fuelled speculation of a transfer to La Liga in January as he confirmed that he would like to play in Spain during his career. Barca president Laporta's reported confidence in signing the striker has sparked off what has been described as a 'war' between the club and El Clasico rivals Madrid.
