Laporta has resigned from his position in preparation to run in the presidential election in Barcelona

He explained Catalan clubin a statement on its website, “according to Article 42 of the FC Barcelona constitution, President Joan Laporta has resigned to be eligible to take part in the elections of the board of directors that will take place on March 15.”

The statement indicated that the decision was approved at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors held on Monday, which also saw the issuance of the election summons.

The current nine members of the Board of Directors also submitted their documents in preparation for participating in the upcoming election.

According to what he said, he will be the first vice president Rafa Yuste To lead the transition phase of the group until the new management committee will start its work after June 30.

According to the Spanish press, the election period continues between March 6 and March 13, voting will take place on the 15th of the same month, followed by the official announcement of the new President.

And long Laboratory He is the one who can win and stay in his position, especially after the team won the Spanish League, the King’s Cup, and the local Super Cup last season, despite the club’s financial problems.

After the meeting, Laporta said: “I’m leaving happy to see you again.”

He added: “Barcelona fans are happy. We have found happiness again. I left the club better than five years ago. We had to make difficult decisions, and looking at what happened, we are proud,” according to Spanish newspaper Marca.

Laporta is expected to face strong competition from Victor Font, along with Xavi Villaguana and Marc Siria.