Joan Laporta wins Barcelona election with over 68% of votes, securing a fourth term as president and backing the club’s ongoing rebuild and success.
FC Barcelona have confirmed that Joan Laporta has been re-elected as club president. The 63-year-old secured a commanding victory to begin his second consecutive term. Laporta’s win ensures continuity at a crucial time for the club. His leadership has been tied closely to Barcelona’s recent resurgence on and off the pitch.
Laporta claimed just over 68 percent of the vote in Sunday’s election. He received 32,934 votes from a total turnout of more than 48,000 members. His main rival Victor Font finished well behind with 14,385 votes. A small number of ballots were either blank or declared invalid.
The turnout stood at 42.34 percent of eligible voters. Despite moderate participation, the result reflected a strong mandate from the club’s members. Laporta had stepped down last month to comply with electoral rules. His re-election now secures a fourth term at the helm of the Catalan giants.
Laporta’s campaign gained strength from Barcelona’s recent success on the pitch. Under head coach Hansi Flick, the team won a domestic treble last season. That success helped restore confidence among supporters after difficult years. Many members viewed the current project as stable and promising.
The emergence of young talents also boosted Laporta’s appeal. Players like Lamine Yamal have become central to the team’s future. Laporta also benefited from visible support within the squad. Several key figures publicly backed his leadership during the campaign.
Voting took place across multiple locations, including the partially redeveloped Spotify Camp Nou. The day carried a strong sense of occasion for supporters. Prominent players and staff participated in the process. Figures such as Raphinha and Pedri were among those present.
Laporta described the result as a celebration of democracy. He thanked members and pledged to continue strengthening the club. He also outlined key priorities for the coming years. These include completing stadium redevelopment and improving the first team. He also declared that the doors always remain open for Lionel Messi, a response to Xavi’s earlier claims that Messi’s return to Catalonia in 2023 was sabotaged.
Barcelona’s strong performances have reinforced confidence in the current leadership. They recently recorded a 5-2 league win over Sevilla FC. In that match, Raphinha scored a hat-trick to maintain their momentum. The result kept Barcelona four points clear at the top of La Liga.
In Europe, they drew 1-1 with Newcastle United in the first leg of their last-16 tie. Lamine Yamal scored a dramatic late penalty. Historically, Barcelona have built success under Laporta’s leadership. His previous spell included the appointment of Pep Guardiola. That era delivered major trophies and shaped the club’s identity. Many voters see parallels with the current project.
Barcelona will host Newcastle in the decisive second leg of their Champions League tie. Progression remains finely balanced after the first-leg draw. Domestically, they continue their title push with a match against Rayo Vallecano. Maintaining their lead will be a priority.
Laporta now begins a new five-year mandate starting in July. His focus will be on sustaining success and stabilizing finances. The coming months could define both his presidency and Barcelona’s future direction.
