FC Barcelona have officially announced that Joan Laporta has resigned from his position as club president as he prepares to stand for the new elections coming up next month.“In accordance with Artic...
FC Barcelona have officially announced that Joan Laporta has resigned from his position as club president as he prepares to stand for the new elections coming up next month.
“In accordance with Article 42.f of the FC Barcelona Statutes, President Joan Laporta has resigned from his position in order to be able to stand for election to the Board of Directors, which will be held on March 15,” the club statement read.
“This resignation was formalised at the Board of Directors’ regular meeting held this Monday, at which the election announcement was officially published.”
Along with Laporta, several members of the current board have also resigned to participate in the electoral process.
Specifically, the following have submitted their resignations: Vice President for Institutional Affairs, Elena Fort; Vice President for Social Affairs, Antonio Escudero.
Directors Ferran Olive, Josep Maria Albert, Javier Barbany, Miquel Camps, Aureli Mas, Javier Puig, and Joan Soler have also stepped down.
Once these resignations are formalised, the Board of Directors will continue to perform its duties until the end of its term, scheduled for June 30, with a new composition.
Rafael Yuste will be taking over as interim president, with Josep Cubells as vice president and secretary, and Alfons Castro as treasurer. Josep Ignasi Macia, Angel Riudalbas, Joan Sole i Sust, and Sisco Pujol will take over as directors.
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