"I want to offer the members a different way of managing the club, far from the 'personalist' model that has prevailed since the 1980s. He argues that concentrating power in one office has repeatedly left Barça exposed, financially and institutionally, and has gradually pushed members to the margins."
"Suspicion disappears very quickly if you are transparent. Even so, he made clear he would not pursue court action himself. We belong to a state that has normally gone against the interests of our beloved club, and I believe the path of trials, lawyers, and prosecutors does not work."
Víctor Font is running for FC Barcelona presidency again, five years after losing to Joan Laporta. Font's "Nosaltres" platform advocates replacing the club's personalist management model with professional structures featuring independent oversight and statutory reforms. He argues concentrated power in single offices has created financial and institutional vulnerabilities while marginalizing club members. Font's candidacy emerged amid a complaint filed against Laporta and executives alleging financial crimes, which the club denied. Font emphasized transparency as a solution to suspicion but stated he would not pursue legal action, citing concerns about state interference. Laporta remains the frontrunner for re-election, while economist Xavier Sala i Martín publicly questioned Font's involvement in the complaint.
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