Joan Laporta has officially resigned as president of FC Barcelona, bringing an abrupt end to his second spell in charge at Camp Nou.
Joan Laporta’s stewardship since his 2021 return has been pivotal—delivering the Super League exit, Hansi Flick’s appointment that ignited on-pitch revival, key sales for fair play compliance, and a clear pathway for squad renewal post-Robert Lewandowski.
Yet beneath the success, simmering debates over debt management, transfer conservatism, and board transparency have fueled calls for accountability, setting the stage for a seismic governance shift that could redefine the club’s trajectory through elections and beyond.
In an official club statement, FC Barcelona confirmed Joan Laporta’s resignation as president alongside several board members, a procedural step required to stand for re-election on March 15 under Article 42.f of the statutes.
Rafael Yuste assumes interim presidency until June 30, backed by Josep Cubells and Alfons Castro, ensuring operational continuity during critical fixtures and negotiations.
Laporta’s tenure delivered Flick’s triumph, youth integration, and financial levers like real estate sales nearing the 1:1 rule, but critics highlight persistent wage pressures and transfer hesitancy.
Laporta campaigns on continuity, championing Deco’s €180m shortlist including Julián Álvarez as Lewandowski’s heir, Alessandro Bastoni for defence, and pursuits of Nico Schlotterbeck or Lisandro Martínez amid potential exits like Jules Koundé to Manchester City.
Rivals leverage Alvarez’s approaches and bolder promises to sway socios, turning transfers into electoral ammunition.
Yuste’s loyalty safeguards Flick’s project through Copa del Rey and league tests.
Socios must weigh Laporta’s results against fresh visions, with interim stability key for summer overhauls, funding youth like PSG’s Emmanuel Mbemba.
Elections promise drama, but Barcelona’s resilience shines—converting boardroom upheaval into pitch dominance.
Laporta’s resignation ignites Barcelona’s election battle, but Flick’s title charge and Deco’s transfers ensure the Blaugrana’s momentum endures uninterrupted.
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