As the race for the Barcelona presidency intensifies, one of the club’s most valuable young players has officially entered the political arena.
Yamal Puts Weight Behind Laporta Ahead of Crucial Club Elections
Lamine Yamal has publicly declared his support for Joan Laporta, sending a clear message to the club’s voting members just days before the election.
The 17-year-old winger took to social media to share a significant photograph. The image features him standing alongside Laporta inside the club’s commercial offices, with the architectural model of the new Spotify Camp Nou prominently in the background.
The photo dates back to the day Yamal signed his contract extension, but its release now carries substantial political weight.
By posting the picture during the final stretch of the campaign, Yamal removes any doubt regarding where his loyalties lie.
While reports have circulated for weeks that Hansi Flick and several first-team players favor Laporta’s return to power, this marks one of the first times a current star has made that preference so visible.
The timing amplifies the gesture. Yamal is not just any squad member; he is arguably the most exciting talent in Hansi Flick’s project and a cornerstone of the club’s future.
His endorsement provides a significant boost to Laporta’s campaign, demonstrating a connection between the presidential candidate and the team’s emerging core.
Laporta continues to gather momentum among those inside the locker room. Flick recently attended a campaign event alongside sporting director Deco and club official Bojan Krkic. Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o has also urged the socios to vote for Laporta.
The intersection between football and politics will reach its peak this weekend. Players from the first team who are eligible to vote will cast their ballots after Sunday’s match against Sevilla.
This schedule means the squad will arrive at polling stations during the decisive final hours of the election.
Laporta seeks reelection to continue his leadership, and with key figures like Yamal openly backing him, his connection to the current team appears stronger than ever.
