Josep Maria Bartomeu is no more the president of FC Barcelona. The news has been confirmed later by La Liga giants themselves with all the rest of the board stepping down.
Recent events especially the Leo Messi saga during the last transfer window and the elimination in 2019/20 UEFA champions league semi-final (8-2 to Bayern Munich) have hurried the resignation of Bartomeu and his board.
Also, the current sanitary situation that has had huge impact on the economical area of the club.
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Moreover, 16 000 signatures have been registered for the resignation of the 57-year-old.
“President Josep Maria Bartomeu announces the resignation of the FC Barcelona Board of Directors.” the club wrote on social media pending announcements after the ongoing press conference.