Overview
- Laporta was admitted to a Barcelona hospital after doctors identified an irregular heartbeat and underwent a procedure that restored his normal heart rhythm.
- The 64-year-old announced the successful outcome on social media and thanked the Hospital de Barcelona team led by Dr. Jordi Morillas and Barça’s medical services under Dr. Xavier Corbella.
- External advisers at Mount Sinai, led by Dr. Valentí Fuster, and Dr. Brugada recommended the approach and provided guidance during his care.
- Medical advice has kept Laporta in Spain and vice-president Rafa Yuste will lead Barcelona’s delegation to St George’s Park for the pre-season camp with Deco supporting the trip.
- Laporta’s recent re-election gives him a mandate through 2031, so the club describes this as a short-term absence focused on recovery while daily sporting preparations continue under Hansi Flick.