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Laporta reportedly grooming successor for next Barcelona election
Original: Joan Laporta looking to plant his own candidate for next Barcelona election to ensure stability
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is reportedly seeking to back his own candidate in the club's next presidential election, aiming to guarantee continuity and stability at the Camp Nou. Laporta, who returned to the presidency in 2021, is said to want a trusted successor to protect his project and legacy amid ongoing scrutiny of the club's finances and sporting direction.
Why now: Reports of Laporta manoeuvring to hand-pick his successor raise questions about his political future and control at Barcelona.
Evidence
- Joan Laporta looking to plant his own candidate for next Barcelona election to ensure stability · Yahoo Sports
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