Laporta: 'I left the best legacy and Barca tried to discredit me

Joan Laporta says he's capable of returning Barca the image they once had.

The presidential candidate insists that the former board were wrong to doubt him when he was a president.

"I left the best legacy and they [Barcelona board] tried to discredit me. Management from resentment leads to nowhere. They were wrong, but it's in the past now," presidential candidate and Barca's former chief Joan Laporta has told Esport3.

"A president must achieve the unity of Barcelona and I see myself capable of it," he added.

Joan Laporta's presidential spell was complicated by the pressure from other board members and the criticism of Laporta's political activities.

Besides, Joan was one step away from leaving Camp Nou because of the worrying vote of no-confidence results due to the poor performance of Barca's sports sections in the 2000s.