Joan Laporta has officially announced that she is running for president of FC Barcelona.
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Laporta wants to become president of the club again (Photo: AFP) |
The former club man had already run the federation between 2003 and 2010, one of the brightest periods in the football team’s history, which began with the appointment of Josep Guardiola in 2008.
“I want to unite all Barcelona printers, these are our brothers that I want to lead again to victory. I do not look back, I am not looking for excuses, I want Barcelona to be for everyone and the engine of optimism anywhere in the world,” Laporta said at Monday’s press conference. .
The former manager also mentioned that there is mutual respect between him and the six-time Ballon d’Or Lionel Messi, if he is elected, he will definitely strive to keep the club icon in the squad.
Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned as president of the Catalan club in October and will be re-elected on January 24.
Barcelona will play the next time on Wednesday, in the Champions League, they will be the guest of Ferencváros at Puskas Stadium.
Wednesday, December 2
Champions League
Group circle, round 5
G group
21.00: Ferencvaros – Barcelona (Spain) – Live on a UFO! (Television: M4 Sport)