LAPORTA

'I did not promise to bring David Beckham to Barcelona. I said I had an agreement with Manchester United that contained conditions. One of those conditions was that I became president of the club. I have now done that. To make a strong football team it is very important we have players like David Beckham. I know it is a difficult decision for Beckham and his family but I know he would be delighted to be in our city, our team, our country.'