The financial difficulties of FC Barcelona and the fears surrounding the departure of Dani Olmo during the winter transfer window crystallize the tensions around the management by Joan Laporta. A group of members demanded the resignation of the president of the Catalan club.
More than a club, more than a club, Barça is a real political microcosm. Elected president by the socios in 2021, Joan Laporta has faced strong criticism since his return to the head of the club. From his opponents like Victor Font and also from certain Catalan supporters.
On the sidelines of the imbroglio around Dani Olmo, not registered for the second part of the season in La Liga and who could leave for free during the winter transfer window, members of the 'Som un Clam' movement have requested the departure of Joan Laporta according to information relayed by the daily Sport.
“Within Som un Clam, we wish to express our total indignation and shame caused by the management of Joan Laporta and the management around the registrants of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor”, tackled the movement via a scathing press release against the president Barcelona. “We demand his resignation. What we experienced in the last hours of 2024 demonstrates that the vicious circle into which the club's management team has entered has completely exploded.”
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“Amateur and erratic management”
Beyond the difficulties in resolving the situation of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, a departure of the playmaker would imply a shortfall of around 263 million euros in the accounts of the Blaugrana club, the members of 'Som un Clam' attack the overall management of Barça during the mandate of Joan Laporta. Despite his aura and his big ambitions, the manager is criticized for the permanent instability of the club among the players, the staff and the sports management.
“Even earlier than it was possible to imagine, this amateur and erratic management began to affect the sporting performance of the first team which could be deprived of two of its recruits,” continued the opposition to Joan Laporta in his media outburst.
Before concluding this virulent attack against the management with a nice message of support for Dani Olmo and Pau Victor: “We also want to show our solidarity with the players concerned and provide our support to Dani Olmo and Pau Victor in these difficult times. We We need your talent and commitment to face the sporting challenges of the first team with stability.”
