Xavi signs support for Laporta’s rival in Barcelona presidential election race | OneFootball

As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Xavi Hernandez, former player and former manager of FC Barcelona, signed in support of Victor Font, showing his backing ahead of the club presidential elections on 15 March.

The four pre-candidates for the presidency of Barcelona, Joan Laporta, Victor Font, Xavi Vilajoana and Marc Ciria, have until next Monday at 9 pm to submit the 2,337 signatures required to become official candidates.

And, Xavi, with his family, signed in support of Font today at his campaign headquarters.

The Blaugrana legend visited the ‘Nosaltres’ headquarters this Saturday, accompanied by his wife, Nuria Cunillera, and his parents, Joaquim and Maria Merce, and was applauded by supporters present at the headquarters.

It should be recalled that Font, who is running against Laporta, wanted Xavi to be his coach in the previous Barcelona presidential elections, and since then the two have maintained a close personal relationship.

The club legend eventually took charge of the Barcelona first team in November 2021, under Laporta’s presidency, and ended his tenure in the summer of 2024, winning one La Liga title and one Spanish Super Cup.

Xavi’s relationship with Laporta ended in a difficult and tense manner, following his dismissal as manager, which came only weeks after he had been convinced to stay at the club by the former president.

Since his departure from Barcelona, Xavi has not returned to coaching and continues to wait to take charge of a new project.

Xavi was also present at Font’s campaign launch announcement back in November last year. So, it does not come as a surprise to see the former midfielder sign in support of him.