Joan Laporta’s three wishes for Barcelona in 2022

Joan Laporta has not had it easy since he was re-elected as the president of Barcelona in March last year.

The 59-year-old had overseen one of the most successful periods in the history of the club during his first tenure. But the difference between then and now could not get any starker.

From having to deal with financial issues that have arisen due to coronavirus as well as the mismanagement of funds from the previous board, to the CVC proposal in the summer, the exit of Lionel Messi, the poor results, the change of managers, it has been a hailstorm of issues one after the other.

As he heads into 2022, Laporta will be hoping for some respite and stability in the coming months as he looks to guide the Catalan giants back to the top. SPORT has now come up with a report that outlines the Barcelona president’s three major wishes for the new year.

As per the report, the first wish of Laporta for 2022 is that he hopes to see the world come out of the coronavirus pandemic. “I wish that we all defeat the covid and that normalcy returns as soon as possible,” the 59-year-old said.

Laporta’s second wish is to improve the Barcelona team and build a side that fans are proud to support. Given the steady decline in the club’s performances in recent times, it is understandable that the president is wishing for a turnaround of fortunes.

“I would like all the Catalans to be proud of their teams, that they continue to cheer them on as they have been up to now and that the players who defend our shield give us joy,” he added.

Finally, the club supremo wishes for work to begin on ‘Espai Barça’ after members voted in favour of the €1.5 billion project that will see Camp Nou go through a major revamp.

“[The third wish is] That the members and all the fans feel proud of the new Espai Barça in the year that the Camp Nou works will begin,” Laporta added.