BARCELONA: Under-pressure Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu suggested Monday that “now would be the worst time” to leave his post.
Bartomeu faces a vote of no confidence after turbulent times at the Camp Nou, not least the stand off with club legend Lionel Messi who was blocked from leaving this summer.
Speaking after a board meeting Bartomeu said: “There are lots of issues. I believe that it would be the worst time to leave Barca to an interim management board”.
A caretaker board would assume control until new elections should Bartomeu stand down.
A petition against him passed the required 16,250 signatures last month.
In the referendum which Bartomeu wants to be held on November 15/16, his…
