FC Barcelona President Laporta Declares ‘historic’ 24-25 Season, Highlights Financial Stability and Sporting Success
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The president of FC Barcelona recently addressed club members, outlining a period of significant achievement and financial recovery for the storied institution.The speech detailed successes across multiple fronts, from the first team’s pursuit of a “treble” to the club’s commitment to member ownership and aspiring stadium redevelopment plans.
A Season of historic Proportions
Laporta described the upcoming 24-25 season as “historic,” fueled by the potential for both the men’s and women’s first teams to achieve a “treble” – winning the League, Cup, and Super Cup. He lauded the women’s team as a “world reference,” posing the rhetorical question, “What would women’s football be without Barça?” From a financial perspective, he emphasized a clean bill of health, stating that “the auditor has not put no caveats”-a point of significant reassurance for the club’s financial standing.
Broad Sporting Successes
The club’s achievements extend far beyond the flagship teams. laporta highlighted successes in the Genuine League, the Youth League, and the handball and hockey sections. Individual accolades were also a key focus, with the president noting that “Four of the last five Kopa winners have been Barça players,” a testament to the team’s collective strength and the return of individual recognition. He further celebrated the dominance of Barcelona players in women’s football, stating that “the last five women’s Ballon d’Or awards have been Barcelona fans,” and specifically mentioning Vicky López’s recent Kopa award-a clear indication of the club’s continued success.
Upholding Club Values and Member Ownership
Laporta underscored the club’s guiding principle, encapsulated in the motto ‘Volem la Pilota’ – a phrase from the 125th anniversary – representing a firm commitment to leadership while preserving the club’s core identity. “The firm will to lead has been accompanied by the will to maintain our essence,” he stated, emphasizing the global recognition of the Barça crest. Crucially, he reiterated the club’s dedication to remaining the property of its members, asserting that recent actions were taken to prevent members from facing significant financial burdens-a commitment to the club’s foundational principles.
Financial Turnaround and Strategic Investments
The president detailed a significant increase in income across various areas, attributing the alleviation of unusual financial results to positive ordinary results. He emphasized a “titanic effort” to contain spending while simultaneously increasing revenue, citing 70 million euros generated through Hospitality as an example of innovative thinking. The sports salary mass now represents 54% of the club’s income, a dramatic improvement from the 98% figure when the current leadership took over-a key indicator of the club’s financial recovery.
The Spotify Stadium: A Vision for the Future
A central component of the club’s future vision is the redevelopment of Camp Nou, now sponsored by Spotify. Laporta described the stadium as “an architectural jewel that will be the best stadium in Europe,” representing a “collective dream” for Barcelona fans and a lasting legacy for future generations-a project vital to the club’s long-term success.
Collaboration and Continued Progress
laporta extended his congratulations to Elena Fort and expressed appreciation for the support of the City council, acknowledging their attentiveness to the stadium project and the diligence of municipal technicians in ensuring legal compliance. He specifically thanked the mayor,Jaume Collboni,for his support.
