"As reported earlier, Joan Laporta visited the Barcelona locker room today to say goodbye to the squad and coaching staff after resigning from his position as club president in order to stand again in the elections. The 63-year-old now-former president officially stepped down from his position on Monday, with Rafa Yuste taking over as interim president until June 30. Laporta's emotional farewell. During his visit to the Ciutat Esportiva, Laporta offered a clear explanation to the team about the electoral process."
"He explained that Barcelona elects a president every five years and, as that term has now been completed, he must resign in order to be eligible for re-election. "These are the club's statutes because we are governed by democratic rules," he asserted. "Rafa Yuste will remain as president, along with six other board members. I want you to take care of him, and he will act appropriately as president," Laporta added."
"I'll miss you all during these 45 days because the best thing for me as president has been being with you, with Flick, and with the staff. You are the true architects of what's happening at Barça today. We're at a historic moment, and you're making the fans happy. As president, I want to thank you because I've had the privilege of being president for these past five years, and it's gone well thanks to you. Last year was historic, and this year is proving to be very good. I want to come back on March 15th to be with you again."
Joan Laporta resigned as Barcelona club president to meet statutes requiring resignation before standing for re-election. He officially stepped down on Monday and handed interim duties to Rafa Yuste, who will lead alongside six other board members until June 30. Laporta visited the Ciutat Esportiva to explain the electoral timeline, urge the squad to support Yuste, and state his intention to run with the will to win on March 15. He said he will miss the team during the 45-day interval, praised players and staff as the architects of Barça’s success, and expressed eagerness to finish the stadium and continue winning titles.
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