Josep Maria Bartomeu will not resign as Barcelona president after a board meeting with the club on Monday.
Bartomeu is under intense pressure at the Camp Nou after overseeing one of the most turbulent seasons in the club’s recent history.
Barcelona humiliated by Bayern Munich in Champions League / Poll / Getty Images
A 2019/20 campaign that ended with a humiliating 8-2 Champions League defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich and talisman Lionel Messi’s transfer request has seen two managerial sackings, board member resignations, a social media scandal and a Added a public brawl. Messi and sporting director Eric Abidal.
The club’s finances have also been in a state of uncertainty, with Barcelona offloading several high earners this summer to balance the books.
As a result, a petition was launched and a vote of no confidence was launched in September by the support group Mes que un mocio’ (More than a motion).
New manager Ronald Koeman suffered a second La Liga defeat in seven days on Saturday as Barcelona lost 3-1 to rivals Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season, with Bartomeu attending a board meeting next Monday. where it was speculated that they might make their offer. resignation
Josep Maria Bartomeu attends a meeting with the board on Monday / Quality Sport Images/Getty Images
However, according to Sport, the president will continue in his role – although his position is still not secure following the no-confidence vote, and a vote to determine his future is due to take place on November 1.
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique expressed his concerns about the running of the club on Friday, questioning the sacking of Ernesto Valverde and the club’s direction.
“As a Barca player, I see that my club has spent money,” Peck said. “They want us back now, criticizing, not just outsiders with a historical connection to the club, but also active players, and that’s outrageous.”