Joan Laporta, the president of FC Barcelona, issued an official statement to clarify some information that was circulated after his appearance before the judge assigned to investigate the Reus case on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Laporta clarified in his statement published by the Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" that he did not participate in signing any contracts related to the submitted complaint, emphasizing that he was neither a representative nor an authorized agent of CSSB Ltd.

He also confirmed that he did not receive any money in her name and that his signature on the mentioned documents was only as a witness, meaning in the presence of the company representative according to the usual legal practice.

Laporta also expressed his full confidence that the judicial investigation will prove his non-involvement in any kind of fraud, noting that the judge in charge had dismissed the complaint when it was filed.

The club president affirmed his right to take legal action against any inaccurate or false information aimed at harming his image, reputation, and honor.