Gerard Pique remains confident in Joan Laporta’s job as Barcelona president. Former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is still backing Joan Laporta’s presidency amid reports of a growing rift between him. And coach Xavi Hernandez. Diario Sport reported on Friday.
Barcelona legend Pique has expressed his confidence in Laporta’s work amid the club’s complex financial situation. And believes the 61-year-old president should be given more time to continue his career. Despite his limited chances of success on the pitch. As performances are not everything in football UFABET
‘Laporta is by many the best president in the history of the club.’ Pique said. ‘Results are not everything. The members were lucky to be able to vote for him. I will give him time until his term ends. We have to be responsible for what we vote for.’
Laporta was re-elected as Barcelona president for a second term in March 2021 and will serve until 2026.
Despite talk of a no-confidence vote in Laporta’s job. Pique insists he is in the 61-year-old’s team for now. And says the current squad will need to adapt if there is another managerial change.
‘The players know they are at a club where things can change and if there is a change of coach. They will adapt and hopefully like the new coach,’ the 37-year-old former defender said.