Fakayejo Paul
Joan Laporta is officially staying at the helm of FC Barcelona! After a tense Sunday at the Spotify Camp Nou, the votes have been tallied, and Laporta has secured a resounding victory to continue his role as president.
This isn’t just a win; it’s a massive statement from the members. Laporta pulled in a staggering 68.18% of the total vote, which translates to 32,934 ballots in his favor.
His main rival, Víctor Font, finished with 29.78%, roughly 14,385 votes.
The turnout was impressive, with over 48,000 members showing up to have their say in the club’s future, even as the team beat Sevilla 5-2 on the same day.
By winning this election, Laporta kicks off what will be his fourth overall term as president.
He’ll officially start this new mandate on July 1, 2026, and is set to lead the club until 2031.
It’s the first time since the late 90s that an incumbent president has been successfully re-elected at Barça, showing just how much the “socis” trust his vision for the “New Camp Nou” and the financial recovery of the club.
In his victory speech, Laporta was as energetic as ever, telling the crowd that this result makes the club “unstoppable.”
He credited the members for their civic spirit and promised that the best years in the club’s history are still ahead of us.
With Hansi Flick’s squad performing on the pitch and the stadium renovation reaching its final stages, Laporta has a clear runway to finish what he started.
The message from the fans is clear: they want stability, they want the legacy to continue, and they want Jan at the wheel.