In an official statement, FC Barcelona have announced that they have been granted readmission to the European Football Clubs (EFC), formerly known as the European Clubs Association (ECA).
The association, chaired by PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has welcomed the Blaugrana back after they had walked away due to the Super League project.
“FC Barcelona reports that it has received official communication from the European Football Clubs (EFC) confirming its readmission as an Ordinary Member of the organisation,” the club statement read.
“Following the club’s decision to end its relationship with the European Super League Company and to formally submit its application for readmission, the EFC Board of Directors has unanimously approved the reinstatement of FC Barcelona, in accordance with its Statutes.”
Barcelona confirmed last week that they had walked away from the Super League for good, having re-established and strengthened their relationships with both UEFA and the EFC.
In fact, their exit also prompted Real Madrid to reach a truce with the aforementioned organisations, leading to the demise of the renegade Super League project.
Now, Barça have been welcomed back into the EFC, with the statement from the club highlighting their relationship with the president of the organisation, Al-Khelaifi.
“The communication received highlights that the EFC President, Mr. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, personally submitted the Club’s application for membership to the Council at the meeting held today, and emphasised the decisive role played by Mr. Joan Laporta in the recent events that made this agreement possible.”
Further highlighting the role played by Joan Laporta, who stepped down as president earlier this week to contest in the upcoming elections, the statement added:
“In this regard, the Club also wishes to acknowledge Mr. Joan Laporta’s clear willingness and proactive commitment to restoring relations with the EFC, which were crucial in securing the Club’s return as an Ordinary Member.”
Concluding, the statement from Barcelona read: “FC Barcelona welcomes this decision and reaffirms its commitment to working together with the rest of the European clubs for the benefit of football, its competitions and its fans.”