Madrid and it has come like a great bomb for us, it is a big
shock," Barcelona press officer Juanjo Castillo told PA
International.
"I feel disappointed; we felt this morning that we were very
close to talks with Beckham."
President Laporta echoed Castillo's comments and urged the
club's supporters not to lose heart,
"We have other options aside from Beckham. We were unable to
get an agreement (with his representatives) but the members
need not worry because we have other options,"