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Joan Laporta Re-Elected Barcelona President With 68% of Vote

He will take office on July 1 under a transition led by interim president Rafa Yuste.

Overview

  • Official results show Laporta received 32,934 votes (68.18%) to Víctor Font’s 14,385 (29.78%), with Font publicly conceding during the count.
  • Participation reached 48,480 ballots, a 42.34% turnout that marks the club’s lowest since 1997, with no remote or online voting available.
  • Laporta signaled priorities that include completing the new Camp Nou and Palau projects and reinforcing the sporting plan under coach Hansi Flick.
  • First-team players and Flick appeared at polling sites, voted, and were seen celebrating with Laporta, reinforcing a message of continuity.
  • Compared with 2021, Laporta increased his vote share significantly, and he celebrated a decisive mandate as unresolved governance disputes remain points of scrutiny for the coming term.