Spanish newspaper El Peridico claims that FC Barcelona hired a detective bureau to investigate four possible candidates for the presidental election. In 2010 Joan Laporta has controlled Barcelona as president for eight years, and as such he cannot participate in another round of elections, as a Barca president is limited to two terms of tenure. FC Barcelona wanted to find a perfect candidate within the club, and according to El Periodico they have investigated:

Rafael Yuste: He became a member of the board in November 2005. Current vice-president regarding sporting matters, he also works with the football section below the first team.  Last summer he got promoted and negotiated contracts after Guardiola and Txiki wishes.

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