Around two months after Josep Maria Bartomeu’s resignation, the weeks of truth are looming at FC Barcelona.
Because on January 24th the election of the new Barca president rises.
Candidates have until January 11th to collect signatures from club members. To be eligible for election, it must be at least 2257.
There are currently nine serious contenders for the post. One of them should follow picture-Information will even be hot on Thomas Tuchel, who was recently dismissed from Paris Saint-Germain.
SPORT1 shows what else the candidates promise the Barca supporters:
– Víctor Font
One of the favorites to succeed Bartomeu. Would like to bring Xavi back to make him “General Manager” of Barca at Manchester United, along the lines of Sir Alex Ferguson.
The 48-year-old also plans to make Jordi Cruyff, son of Barca icon Johan Cruyff, sporting director if he wins the election.
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At The National Font revealed that he would also like to change the shirt sponsor: “We have a plan that is part of a more ambitious social plan to get UNICEF back on the shirt.”
Font, who had grandly announced in the past that he wanted to fire Koeman (“If I become president, Koeman will no longer be a coach”), recently rowed back: “We have to give him the maximum confidence. […] If Koeman goes wrong, Xavi will be the coach next year. “
– Joan Laporta
Was president of Barca from 2003 to 2010. Laporta wants to do everything possible to keep Messi staying. The lawyer is not only willing to dig deep into his pocket for this. “What I want to give him back is his happiness. It’s not just a question of money, you have to put together a competitive team,” said Laporta at Radio Brand and COPE.
The 58-year-old also recently revealed that he is in contact with Mateu Alemany, ex-Valencia sports director, about a possible engagement: “There is a possibility that he will be part of my project.” The Spaniard did not want to name any further potential signings, “so as not to destabilize the team”.
– Toni Freixa
Announced at Spox and Goal to want to support coach Ronald Koeman. “Ronald Koeman is the coach. The club needs stability. Johan Cruyff was stuck with despite two seasons that weren’t the best – and then he won four championships.”
Xavi will sooner or later get the chance to become a coach, but the time has not yet come.
Unlike for many of his opponents, for Freixa the whereabouts of Messi is not above all else. “The most important thing about Barca is the club. We don’t depend on anyone. Messi has been everything and he has to keep going – I want him to keep going but one day he’ll have to leave anyway. It’s not a question that keeps me awake robs. “
The Catalan-born also made it clear: “A player who has worn the Real Madrid shirt cannot wear the Barca shirt.”
If Freixa wins, ex-Barca defender Lluís Carreras would be the new head of sport.
– Emili Rousaud
Resigned from his position as Vice President in April 2020 following allegations of corruption. Plans to rename the stadium “Camp Nou Leo Messi”.
Recently drew attention to himself again and again by promising the fans expensive newcomers in the event of the election victory, including Erling Haaland and Neymar.
The Italian denied that Rousaud and Haaland’s advisor Mino Raiola would even agree to change the Norwegian SPORT1.
About a return of the Brazilian, Rousaud said: “A move is currently impossible, but if his contract expires in 2022” everything will be done to sign him. “We contacted his advisors and discussed the possibility of his return.”
– Xavi Vilajoana
Was part of the board of directors under Bartomeu, responsible for La Masia, among others. Therefore, the revival of the talent factory is also at the center of the 47-year-old’s plans.
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Vilajoana dreams that in the medium term half of all players in the squad will come from their own youth. At SER string he said: “An outside player, no matter how good he is, becomes an in-house player […] never surpass. In three or four years, 50 percent of the first team could consist of players from the youth system. “
– Jordi Farré
Organizer of the vote of no confidence. Curious: every club member who signs their application receives a free pizza and a Barca tattoo.
Should Farré make the race, there should be a change in the coaching bench. However, since Xavi may not be ready yet, the businessman says he is working on recruiting world trainer Jürgen Klopp. “We spoke to the people around Klopp. He’s a coach we like, a winner with character and discipline. We believe that is exactly what the club needs,” said the presidential candidate Spox and Goal.
Farré also recently made a big promise: If he becomes president, Messi will renew the next day.
The 45-year-old also plans to make Catalonia the new shirt sponsor in the medium term.
If Farré has its way, Neymar should also return to northern Spain.
– Agustí Benedito
Candidate for Barca President for the third year in a row. During his presentation, declared: “If we win the election, we will build a new stadium.” However, the entrepreneur is also aware of the association’s financial situation, which is why he noted that he wanted to reduce wage costs by 40 or 50 percent.