This resignation is a temporary step taken to follow the club’s rules and prepare for the upcoming elections.
Laporta is aiming to get another term as president, which will be decided by club members on March 15.
He will be competing against Víctor Font and three other candidates.
By resigning, Laporta follows the club’s procedures to make way for his re-election attempt.
Barcelona’s daily operations will now be managed by a temporary committee.
This group will be led by Rafa Yuste, a close friend of Laporta who has been the sporting vice-president since the 2021 elections.