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Laporta Returns to Host Barcelona Presentation as Jesse Bisiwu Signs

His public reappearance highlights the club's focus on long-term youth recruitment after a short hospital stay.

Overview

  • FC Barcelona held an official signing and presentation for 18-year-old Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu at the club's offices, with the event led by president Joan Laporta.
  • La Vanguardia reports the player signed a contract reported to run through 30 June 2031, a detail that has been reported but not independently confirmed by the club.
  • Laporta had been hospitalized for an arrhythmia days earlier and this presentation served as his first public act since leaving hospital.
  • The president arrived accompanied by his aide Edu, greeted media at the Spotify Camp Nou, and took part in the formalities alongside club officials who attended the private signing.
  • Bisiwu was publicly announced by the club on 31 July, reportedly cost Barcelona €8.5 million, has trained with the squad since joining, and the club's staging of the event signals both a recruitment push and a chance to reassure supporters about leadership and player plans.