Resignation of the Vice President of the Economic Area
In a short statement, the club has announced the resignation of the vice-president of Barça’s Economic Area, Eduard Romeu. As explained, the reason is the incompatibility with full dedication to his professional work.
Press Conference of President Joan Laporta
Due to this resignation, the Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, will appear in a press conference at half past twelve (11:30am) this Thursday to explain the situation.
Acknowledgment and Gratitude
Barça has confirmed that Laporta has accepted Romeu’s resignation and thanked him for his work at the head of the club’s financial department.
Positive Impact of Victory in the Champions League
The news comes after Barça’s victory in the Champions League against Naples, achieving a feat unattainable since 2020 and which will mean a good injection of money for the club’s coffers.
Income Generated by Sports Success
Barça’s qualification for the quarter-finals of the Champions League has resulted in an income of 10.6 million euros as a prize awarded by UEFA.
This is in addition to the 15.64 million euros received for participating in the group stage and the 11.2 million generated by victories in this stage.
In addition, the first position in the group meant an additional income of 9.6 million euros for the Catalan club.
Positive Economic Perspectives
This sporting success has exceeded the club’s financial forecasts, providing a significant financial injection at a difficult economic time.
