Hotel entrepreneur Joan Gaspart, who served as president from 2000 to 2003, shared his perspective on the club's current state. He highly values the sporting direction under Joan Laporta, specifically mentioning the successful appointment of Hansi Flick as head coach.
“"The person who deserves to inaugurate the stadium is President Laporta, especially considering these are the last five years of his mandate."
Regarding the Espai Barça project, Gaspart commended the current board's bravery in starting the stadium's reconstruction. He noted that while completion dates have shifted, the sheer scale of the project makes precise scheduling difficult.
On the topic of Leo Messi, the man who originally signed him as a child stated that the club remains the ultimate priority. However, he believes Messi deserves a proper farewell and could serve as a magnificent global ambassador for the club.
