Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the club wants to Barcelona Rejoin EFC 2025 and rebuild its relationship with UEFA, signaling a possible shift from the European Super League project. This move marks a new chapter for the Catalan giants, who had been at odds with UEFA since the controversial breakaway attempt in 2021.
Back in 2021, Barcelona was one of the 12 founding members of the European Super League, a tournament designed to rival UEFA’s Champions League. That decision led to a major fallout between the club and European football’s governing body. As a result, Barça also exited the EFC, then known as the European Club Association (ECA).
The Super League plan collapsed quickly after backlash from fans, footballers, and governing bodies. The six English clubs, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham, all withdrew, followed by Atlético Madrid, Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Juventus. This left only Real Madrid and Barcelona still associated with the project.
In 2024, the league rebranded as the Unify League, but it has gained little traction since UEFA introduced a revamped Champions League format.
Laporta’s Efforts to Reconnect with UEFA
After attending an EFC event in Rome, Laporta revealed that Barcelona wants to Barcelona Rejoin EFC 2025 and rebuild strong working relationships with both UEFA and the EFC. Speaking at an event in Barcelona, he emphasized collaboration over confrontation.
“We are committed to building bridges between the Super League and UEFA,” Laporta said. “Barça’s position is clear. Those affected and those concerned are already aware of that. We are in favour of pacification because there is a way forward for the clubs in the Super League to return to UEFA and Barcelona Rejoin EFC 2025.”
Laporta added, “We feel very close to UEFA and the EFC. It is important that we are there and that we implement everything that can be improved, both in UEFA and the EFC. Barcelona Rejoin EFC 2025 is a key part of that strategy.”
While Laporta did not directly confirm that Barcelona is leaving the Super League, his statements suggest the club is prioritizing harmony with UEFA and the wider European football system. A renewed alliance with UEFA and the EFC would complicate any future involvement with the breakaway competition.
Sources within Barcelona indicated that the aim is not to fully abandon the Super League concept but to find a “mutually beneficial solution” for all parties involved, while also ensuring Barcelona Rejoin EFC 2025 remains central to the club’s European strategy.
UEFA, EFC, and Barcelona’s Future
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has met Laporta several times in recent months, signaling progress in rebuilding trust. UEFA continues to organize the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
The EFC, officially recognized by both UEFA and FIFA, represents European clubs and now includes around 800 clubs. Chaired by PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the EFC provides an independent platform for clubs to voice concerns. Barcelona Rejoin EFC 2025 would restore Barça’s role in shaping European football policies.
Barcelona was among the founding 16 members of the ECA in 2008 but left after the failed Super League launch in 2021. Rejoining the EFC will allow the club to actively participate in discussions on competition formats, financial regulations, and club welfare.
The Super League, even as the Unify League, has lost momentum. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez remains the project’s main supporter, but with Barcelona moving closer to UEFA and the EFC, the breakaway project’s future seems uncertain.
For now, Laporta’s message is clear: Barcelona wants peace, progress, and partnership with UEFA and the wider European football community, with plans to Barcelona Rejoin EFC 2025 forming a cornerstone of the club’s European strategy.
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