Barcelona’s presidential candidate Victor Font has dropped a bombshell, claiming his team is negotiating a preferential transfer option for superstar striker Erling Haaland from Manchester City.
With elections heating up, Font is betting big on landing the Norwegian goal machine in the future—positioning Barça ahead of rivals like Real Madrid if Haaland ever seeks a new challenge.
Font’s Ambitious Erling Haaland Plan
Font insists the deal isn’t for now — Haaland’s contract runs until 2034 — but a smart “first dibs” clause would give Barcelona priority.
It’s classic long-game thinking from the candidate promising bold, forward-looking leadership.
His sports advisors met Manchester City execs Ferran Soriano and Hugo Viana in a discreet Madrid summit at the Four Seasons hotel.
Connections run deep: advisor Carles Planchart worked closely with Pep Guardiola at Barça, Bayern, and City.
Font teased: his team is “highly active” in the market, traveling and talking to clubs to deliver exciting options for coach Hansi Flick.
The Backlash: Agent Denial and Laporta Fury
Haaland’s agent Rafaela Pimenta quickly shut it down: “No contact whatsoever — with Erling, his representatives, or Barcelona management.”
Incumbent Joan Laporta pounced, branding Font’s claims a “lie” and accusing him of desperate election tactics.
The row has turned personal, with Laporta warning voters against handing the club to a “technocrat.”
Why Haaland Remains a Dream for Barça
The 25-year-old remains one of football’s deadliest finishers, despite strugging goal at times this season. For Culés dreaming of a lethal attack, this preferential option — however distant — fuels hope.
Font’s move highlights his campaign focus: ambitious signings to restore Barça’s elite status.
Even if nothing happens immediately, it’s a savvy play in a tight race. Will it sway voters, or backfire amid the denials?
