‘Not the time to ask for resignations’ – Laporta finds unexpected support from ex-Barcelona presidency hopeful | OneFootball

The recent uncertainty surrounding the registrations of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor has sparked a range of reactions from various factions at FC Barcelona.

Former presidential candidate Victor Font has called for explanations from the club’s leadership, while the ‘Som un clam’ platform has gone as far as demanding the resignation of the current board led by Joan Laporta.

However, not everyone shares this sentiment. Toni Freixa, another former candidate for the presidency, has voiced his support for the current board, offering a different perspective on the matter.

Freixa seems practical

Freixa, speaking on the Esport3 programme ‘Onze’, made it clear that he does not support any calls for a motion of censure against Laporta and his board.

He believes that the club is working hard to resolve the registration issues with Olmo and Victor, aiming to ensure their eligibility for LaLiga in the second half of the season.

Freixa expressed confidence that the current board is doing everything it can to reach its objectives, which include both securing financial stability for potential signings and ensuring a competitive squad.

“No, not at all (asking for resignations). As a Barça member, I have no doubt that the board of directors is trying to achieve the objectives,” he began saying.

He emphasised that every player at Barcelona is committed to winning titles, and it is a challenging task to balance these ambitions, especially given the club’s financial situation.

“The objectives are not only to have a financial situation that allows signings but to achieve a competitive squad because no Barça player wants to give up titles,” he added.

Not the time to ask for resignation

While acknowledging the delay in securing the registrations, Freixa said he does not believe it is the right moment to demand the resignation of the board.

Toni Freixa understands the situation. (Photo credit: JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)

“I have no doubt that the Barça board of directors has tried to achieve the objective. The truth is that for the moment they have not achieved it, and this surprises and worries us, but I do not think it is time to ask for resignations.”

He believes that those who wish for Laporta to step down should go through the proper channels by initiating a vote of no confidence, as outlined in the club’s statutes.

Freixa pointed out that if anyone believes such a move is necessary, they must collect signatures and gather enough support to call for a vote.

“If someone considers that what is appropriate is a vote of no confidence, signatures must be collected and the members must be summoned to vote,” he said.

He reminded everyone that this process is part of the club’s democratic procedures and suggested that if this doesn’t happen, the members will have the chance to vote in a year and a half, as is customary at Barcelona.