Joan Laporta Re-Elected as Barcelona President: “This Result Makes Us Unstoppable”

Barcelona, Sunday – Joan Laporta sealed a landslide fourth term as president of FC Barcelona, capturing 68 % of the vote in a ballot that drew tens of thousands of socios to the Catalan capital under bright spring skies. His nearest challenger, Victor Font, mustered 30 %, leaving Laporta with 32,934 ballots—second only to Sandro Rosell’s record 35,021 in club history.

Moments after the electoral board confirmed the tally, Laporta stepped to the microphone on the club’s provisional stage and addressed supporters massed outside the Spotify Camp Nou.

“First of all, I want to thank this wonderful club that Barça has,” he began, voice cracking with emotion. “The members vote to decide who will represent them and that is unique in the world. An exaltation of Barça that is wonderful.”

He praised the travelling voters for turning election day into “a celebration of democracy, civility and Barça,” saluted the club’s workers, and thanked the interim board chaired by Rafa Yuste as well as the electoral commission for overseeing “this magnificent celebration.”

Laporta, who previously presided from 2003-10, framed the margin as more than a number. “It is a resounding result and gives us a lot of strength,” he declared. “It gives us so much strength that it makes us unstoppable. Some exciting years are coming and they will be our best years.”

The 61-year-old lawyer also reserved special praise for first-team coach Hansi Flick, who arrived to cast his ballot only hours after guiding Barcelona to a 5-2 league rout of Sevilla. “I ask for a round of applause for him,” Laporta said, prompting cheers. He extended gratitude to sporting director Deco, academy advisor Bojan Krkić, and a host of executives and athletes who voted, singling out former goalkeeper Jordi Masip, institutional delegate Mañana, and board secretary Jordi Finestres.

With the formal handover set for later this week, Laporta’s fourth presidency begins amid soaring expectations: the men’s team sit atop La Liga, the women’s side chase another European crown, and Espai Barça’s redevelopment races toward completion. Sunday’s vote, he insisted, has armed the club with the mandate to meet those ambitions head-on.