Deco and Bojan to Back Laporta as Flick’s Support Confirmed in Barcelona Election Drive
High-profile signatures from inside the club signal momentum for the front-runner before members vote on March 15.
Overview
- Sporting director Deco and deputy to sports management Bojan Krkic Jr. are set to sign their support at a public event at the club’s Provença Street headquarters today.
- Manager Hansi Flick has already signed in favor of Joan Laporta’s pre-candidacy, doing so quietly at the Ciutat Esportiva a few days earlier.
- Signed endorsement ballots have been gathered from several first-team players, with women’s team star Aitana Bonmatí also expressing public support.
- Laporta faces rivals Víctor Font, Marc Ciria and Xavi Vilajoana, with the presidential election scheduled in a little over two weeks.
- Speaking to media, Deco emphasized his right as a member to sign and to support the project he believes best for the club, underscoring internal alignment around continuity.