Joan Laporta was asked in his last marathon press conference about his intentions as president. Will he run for re-election?
Joan Laporta began his second term as Barça president on March 7, 2021. It will end on June 30, 2026.
Laporta Will be 64 Years Old in 2026. Florentino Will Surpass 80 When His Last Term Ends
Both among his supporters and opposition members, there's interest in knowing Joan Laporta's plans. It's about positioning oneself in one way or another in the blaugrana galaxy.
Laporta, as he demonstrated in the press conference, prefers to leave the question in the air. Could it be to avoid giving time for mobilizations?
Only his closest associates, who can be counted on the fingers of two hands, know Joan Laporta's plans. On June 30, 2026, he will be 64 years old. A youngster compared to Florentino Pérez, who is already 77 and will surpass eighty at the end of his next and last term.
Laporta Has No Doubts: The Fat Cows are Coming
His associates know that Laporta has no doubt. He will run for re-election. He's very clear about it.
Having overcome the critical moment when both he and the club were groggy, Laporta is convinced that the desert crossing is coming to an end. What awaits Barça is all good.
The source of Laporta's optimism is Camp Nou. Once the renovation work is completed, which is not "just a facelift," as he said in the last press conference, money will flow back into the club.
The Return to Camp Nou Will Fill Barça's Coffers
Due to the season ticket holders on leave (60,000), who will start paying for their memberships again, and the possibilities of a capacity (105,000) that allows for generous ticket sales. Adding the additional income from VIP boxes and seats, plus the use of the venue for other activities, money will no longer be a problem for Barça.
Laporta's eyes light up. Barça will not only solve its economic problems but will swim in abundance again. This will allow it to settle debt and pay off the loan granted for the construction of the new Camp Nou.
He Doesn't Want to Miss It: There's Laporta for a while
Laporta doesn't want to miss it. He has lived through the lean years and now aspires to enjoy the best years of his life again in a second term. Additionally, cheered by a young and talented team that promises to bring much future glory.
Laporta wants to be the president who sits in the box and presides over the inauguration of the new Camp Nou. He will endure whatever it takes to fulfilll his purpose. He invented the vote of no confidence at Barça and knows better than anyone the mechanisms he can use to defend himself.
He'll know how to do it. He's an expert in survival practices. With that gift of gab God gave him, he's already got a lot going for him.
He won't make it public until the date approaches. But those who boast of friendship with the president already know that there's Laporta for a while.