Laporta's Challenges as Barcelona President

He was confirmed as Barcelona's new president Sunday evening, with slightly more than 54 per cent of the vote, ahead of Victor Font and Tony Freixa.

Now, Barcelona needs to be reformed. Starting with the serious financial crisis they are facing and Leonel Messi's contract, Laporta has a lot of work in his hands.

Messy

Laport has to work for the Messy contract. The renovation of his contract will come at a great cost to the club, but its exit would hit a lot of revenues and come as an emotional blow as well.

Barcelona's newly elected president believes the Argentinean's conviction to stay is more important than finance management for the time being.

Building

Decisions must be made to begin forming next season's team.

So far, Laporta has kept his cards close, but Matthew Alemany is his right-hand man and is expected to be CEO.

Jordy Cruyff can enter as sports director to join Barcelona's new appearance.

Transfer Market

The post-indememic market is a difficult market to operate, especially for Barcelona since they don't have the money to spend.

The new board must generate revenue and also review the renovation of the Ansu Fate and Osmane Demble contracts.

Philip Coutinho and Samuel Umtti are likely to go on sale, and Sergio Aguero can enter a free transfer.

Ronald Coeman wants Eric Garcia, Georgiino Winaldum and Memphis Depay to come.

Debt

The club owes over a billion euros, with 700m euros short-term.

They must seek funding immediately, through sponsors, more members, fan advertising or whatever other way. Salaries should also be arranged.