A key figure has surged ahead as the frontrunner to lead the FC Barcelona presidential election, setting the stage for a dramatic battle.
As the Spotify Camp Nou undergoes its ambitious reconstruction, the next president will inherit a club balancing financial recovery with lofty ambitions in La Liga and the Champions League.
The candidates vying for control bring diverse visions, from modern governance to reconnecting with the club’s roots, setting the stage for a heated contest that will define Barcelona’s trajectory for years to come.
According to Diario Sport, Joan Laporta is the frontrunner to secure another five-year term as Barcelona’s president.
The incumbent, who returned in 2021 amid financial chaos, is determined to continue steering the club toward stability while overseeing the Camp Nou revamp.
Laporta plans to retain most of his executive team, though departures like Eduard Romeu and Juli Guiu prompt minor reshuffles, with whispers of familiar faces from past administrations rejoining his camp to bolster his bid.
Laporta faces stiff competition from Victor Font, runner-up in 2021 with his “Sí al Futur” platform, which pushes for transparent, modern governance backed by figures like Jaume Guardiola.
Joan Camprubi, leading the “Som un Clam” group, emerges as a dark horse, advocating for professionalism and drawing on his family’s presidential legacy alongside allies like Jordi Roche and Marta Pascual.
Xavi Vilajoana’s “Veus del Barça” campaign seeks to empower members, while economist Marc Ciria, a former Laporta ally, opposes the sale of part of Barcelona’s commercial arm, BLM.
Laporta’s track record—navigating the club through a €1.3 billion debt crisis while securing the 2022/23 La Liga title—gives him an edge.
As the election nears, Laporta’s lead signals confidence, but the battle for Barcelona’s soul promises drama, with the next president tasked with cementing the club’s global dominance.
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