Barcelona president Joan Laporta is keen to turn the
current title loss around immediately by plugging the holes in the
team.
A rather up and down season finally ended trophy-less for
Barcelona, bringing them crashing down after the La Liga and
Champions League double last season.
President Joan Laporta pointed towards a renovation, but was quick
to insist that decisions would be taken with a cool head.
"The important thing is to renew our commitment, desire, and
professionalism," he told TV3.
"However this group has given us years of glory, and it is
important that decisions are taken in a calmer atmosphere."
The obvious question was regarding the futures of Samuel Eto'o and
Ronaldinho, both of whom have been linked extensively with a move
away.
"They are both players who set the standards for this team, and we
want them to continue," Laporta responded.
He also refused to be drawn on the prospect of landing Thierry
Henry: "The team neads a renovation. We will speak of names when
the time comes.
"What we want is to create the most competitive team possible, with
lots of desire and commitment.
"We must put together the pieces of the jigsaw; we must rebuild the
machine. And yes, under Rijkaard! That is our desire."
It is understood that Thierry Henry, Christian Chivu, Yaya Toure,
and Eric Abidal are the four players at the top of Barcelona's
list.
