Joan Laporta Resigns as Barcelona President Ahead of March Board Elections
- Joan Laporta has stepped down as FC Barcelona's president immediately
- The Catalan outfit has explained why Laporta has resigned as club president ahead of the Barcelona elections next month
- An interim Barcelona President has been confirmed, with some other board members also appointed to help steer the affairs of the club from February 9
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FC Barcelona underwent a significant institutional shake-up on Monday, February 9, as club president Joan Laporta formally resigned during a routine board meeting, setting in motion a new political and organisational landscape for the Blaugrana.
Several other senior figures also resigned, including Vice President for Institutional Affairs Elena Fort and Vice President for Social Affairs Antonio Escudero.
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In addition to them, several members of the Barcelona board of directors, Ferran Olive, Josep Maria Albert, Javier Barbany, Miquel Camps, Aureli Mas, Javier Puig, and Joan Soler, also tendered their resignations.
Despite these changes, the Board of Directors will continue to function in its official capacity until the end of its term on June 30, albeit with a revised composition.
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Meanwhile, Rafael Yuste has been appointed interim president, taking over the reins from Laporta. He will be supported by Josep Cubells as vice president and secretary, and Alfons Castro in the role of treasurer.
Josep Ignasi Macia, Angel Riudalbas, Joan Sole i Sust, and Sisco Pujol will join as directors to help steer the club through this transitional period.
Barcelona confirms Laporta's resignation
Laporta's resignation was confirmed in an official statement released on Barcelona’s website, which clarified the legal context behind the move.
“In accordance with Article 42.f of the FC Barcelona Statutes, president Joan Laporta has stepped down from his position in order to be eligible to stand in the elections to the Board of Directors, which will be held on 15 March,” the statement read.
It added that the resignation was formalised during the ordinary board meeting on Monday, during which the official call for elections was also published.
According to beIN Sports, the decision marks a key moment in Barcelona’s governance, as the club now prepares for a formal electoral process to determine the next Board of Directors.
Laporta explains Nico Williams saga
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on FC Barcelona's high-profile pursuit of Athletic Bilbao winger, Nico Williams, who ended up extending his contract with the Basque side.
After Hansi Flick’s side missed out on their summer target, Joan Laporta clarified the details behind the unsuccessful bid.
Source: YEN.com.gh
