World Sports: Manel del Rio was appointed general manager of Barcelona and was directly responsible for Laporta

Football 11:36pm, 16 September 2025 173

Western media "World Sports" reported that Manel del Rio was appointed general manager of Barcelona and was directly responsible to Chairman Laporta.

Barca has communicated this personnel change to employees through internal announcements. The announcement also pointed out that Del Rio has served as financial director and corporate director for the past three years, and this experience has allowed him to accumulate the comprehensive understanding needed for club operations.

In addition, Barcelona's management immediately implemented a series of organizational structure adjustments, and the specific details will be announced in the future. The responsibilities of each department are divided as follows:

Paloma Mikaze serves as image director of Barcelona, ​​responsible for the operation of Barcelona studio; Carlos Sendros serves as human resources director, reporting to Manel del Rio and the Chairman's Office; Joan Centres serves as operation director and project leader of Espai Barça, adding the following responsibilities to the existing team:

Miriam Ferrand serves as technical director; Halli Potaberia serves as director of sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion; Pere Luis Melia serves as legal director, and his areas of responsibility will include: Anna Azner serves as director of social affairs.

Marcel Ramirez remains as financial director; Mark Brooks serves as sponsoring director, and has added new responsibilities for the Barcelona Youth Training Academy. His team members include: Benny Megrelli is the director of the Youth Training Academy; Alex Ajimon is the director of the Business and Facilities.

In addition to the original procurement, logistics and travel management responsibilities, Cesar Martinez will continue to report to Jon Centres, and will also be responsible for managing new businesses and report directly to Manel del Rio. His team members include: Pepe Miarau will serve as the head of the new business.

Javi Ocalia serves as the director of professional sports and has added the responsibilities of managing the medical service center. His team members include: Javier Corberia serves as the director of the medical service center.

Mata Canos serves as strategic director, and has added regulatory measures to the Barcelona Innovation Center, Barça Vision, e-sports and gaming business; Brian Bachna serves as director of the international office; Josep Maria Mesegger remains as director of the Barcelona authorized commodity and derivatives.

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