Laporta secures another term as Barcelona president
Joan Laporta has been re-elected as president of Barcelona, winning a strong majority of the vote. He will serve a further five-year term starting 1 July 2026. This marks his second consecutive term and fourth overall as club president. Laporta has pledged to strengthen the team and complete the Nou Camp redevelopment.
Match highlights
- Joan Laporta won over 68% of the vote, while opponent Victor Font received nearly 30%.
- The election had a turnout of 42.34%, with almost 48,500 members voting.
- Laporta previously led Barcelona from 2003 to 2010, a period that included the appointment of Pep Guardiola as manager.
- He promised to defend the club and its members and to strengthen the first team.
- Barcelona recently claimed a domestic treble and are preparing for the Champions League last-16 second leg against Newcastle United after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
