Barcelona fans are thrilled to welcome back Joan Laporta at the Nou Camp after the former president won the 2021 elections by a landslide with well over 54% of the votes. Laporta beat both Victor Font with <30% and Toni Freixa with roughly 8% of the votes to land the hot seat until 2026.
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Laporta hailed his victory as a win for the entire club and squad after revealing a number of current players like Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique, and Sergi Roberto congratulating him on the election results.
Laporta has immense experience for the job as he had a successful spell as president from 2003-2010, where his biggest success came in the form of coach Pep Guardiola that led the treble-winning squad consisting of legendary players like Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Messi, and many more.
Guardiola gives his opinion on the newly elected Barcelona president
Naturally, his re-appointment resulted in reporters asking Guardiola for his opinion. The Spaniard initially congratulated Laporta and stated that his arrival brings back a positive environment to the club and country.
"“All I can say is that it was a lovely journey, ll three options were there, they did a good job and I congratulate the president to be elected by a big margin.”“I’m pretty sure his personality will introduce a good mood, a lot of optimism in the club and all the country. I wish him all the best for the season and the next seasons.”Source beIN Sports"
Pep started his managerial career at the Nou Camp, winning three La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies in the span of four seasons. Despite leaving the club back in 2012 to coach Bayern Munich, the Spaniard remains linked with a return.
Pep, however, believes Ronald Koeman is doing a fantastic job, with the Catalans currently focused on performing yet another remontada against Paris Saint-Germain after losing the first leg 4-1 at home.
Are you excited to see Laporta as the President once again?