Barcelona president Joan Laporta recently met with super agent Pini Zahavi over a private dinner, according to a report from SPORT.
The meeting, held at the Botafumeiro restaurant, focused on exploring ways to support the club economically rather than on player contracts.
The outlet assures that despite speculation in the media, Robert Lewandowski’s future was not on the agenda, even though his contract expires at the end of the season and the club is not planning on renewing it.
It is said that Zahavi arrived with a group of investors and trusted executives, highlighting the financial nature of the discussions.
So what was the meeting about?
According to the aforementioned source, the dinner was aimed at exploring innovative strategies and financial formulas to strengthen Barcelona’s economic position.
The Botafumeiro restaurant has become a familiar spot for these meetings whenever Zahavi visits the city, underlining the strong relationship between the agent and the club president.
Laporta met with Pini Zahavi. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
The connection between Laporta and Zahavi goes beyond occasional meetings. Zahavi frequently attends high-profile games and provides advice on strategic matters, demonstrating his ongoing involvement with Barcelona.
He is also expected to be in the Montjuic box today to watch Barcelona’s Champions League clash against Olympiacos, even though his client – Lewandowski is ruled out.
This gesture shows that his support for Laporta extends both on and off the pitch.
As far as the meeting is concerned, it is likely that Laporta’s wider vision for the club was discussed.
“By maintaining close ties with influential figures like Zahavi, Barcelona aims to explore investment opportunities, partnerships, and other economic initiatives that could strengthen the club’s position in Spain and Europe,” SPORT notes.
With these strategic steps, Barcelona are not only looking to secure immediate gains but also to build a sustainable foundation for the future.
Considering Zahavi’s experience in the football market, his insights would be more than just words for Barcelona.