José Manuel Lázaro analyzes the lights and shadows of Laporta's management at Barça

The former head of communications reviews eighteen years at the club and questions its economic transparency.

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Former FC Barcelona press chief José Manuel Lázaro analyzed the club's current situation in Barcelona this February, highlighting Joan Laporta's sporting successes while warning about the financial debt.

José Manuel Lázaro, who served in the club's communication department for nearly two decades, shared his perspective on the institution's evolution. The journalist believes the president made a great choice with Hansi Flick, although he notes that the departures of Xavi Hernández and Ronald Koeman could have been handled better.

"Now it is very easy to be a 'Laportista'. I prefer the Laporta who fought to overthrow Núñez."

José Manuel Lázaro · Former FC Barcelona Press Chief
Regarding the economy, Lázaro expressed concern over Barça's debt, estimated at over two billion euros. He criticized the lack of transparency towards members and warned that the ownership model could be at risk if participation in assemblies is not improved.