Barcelona president Joan Laporta recovers after heart procedure

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has successfully undergone a medical procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat. The club chief received treatment in the Catalan capital on Tuesday after doctors identified an arrhythmia.

Laporta took to social media to provide an update, confirming the success of the operation and expressing his gratitude to the medical team at the Hospital de Barcelona for their care. "Everything went well," the president shared. "My arrhythmia has been reversed. My heart is beating rhythmically again."

Everything went well. My arrhythmia has been reversed. My heart is beating rhythmically again. I am deeply grateful to the outstanding doctors, nurses and healthcare staff at Hospital de Barcelona. Joan Laporta

Following medical advice, the 64-year-old has been instructed to stay in Spain to focus on his recovery rather than joining the first team for their training camp at St. George’s Park in England. The squad, led by Hansi Flick, is currently preparing for their upcoming friendly match against Birmingham City this Friday.

The president is expected to ensure a full recovery before returning to his demanding administrative duties. Meanwhile, the Barcelona players remain focused on their pitch preparations as they aim to build on their previous successes under Flick's management.