The president’s optimist has reiterated that he wants to see the stars of the past return to Catalunya in coaching and management capabilities
Barcelona president Victor Font has reiterated his desire to bring Xavi back to Camp Nou in a managerial role, while also urging Pep Guardiola to fill a position behind the scenes in Catalunya.
Ambitious plans are being put together by those who want to take control of the Liga Giants boardroom.
Josep Maria Bartomeu was unusually dumped from Barca’s main job, with the next round of elections to be held on January 24th.
Font is a key contender that successfully emerged in that vote alongside Joan Laporta, a man who has already been a huge success in a previous reign.
Whoever takes office in 2021 will have enough issues to quarrel with when the legs are under the table.
Lionel Messi’s future is the most important concern at Camp Nou, with the six-time Ballon d’Or winner continuing to run down his contract towards a free agency.
Mixed messages have been delivered regarding Barca ‘s chances of retaining their talismanic skipper, and profiteering also continues with warnings of prominent positions in the dugout.
Ronald Koeman has the restraint at the moment, but Font still makes no secret that he would look to bring club legend Xavi back to a familiar environment if given the chance.
It is stated in Marca: “Xavi’s dream is to be a coach. We want Xavi to be the person in charge of the football structure.
“He will have enough power to make important decisions. It is clearly his dream to be a coach, and as soon as the club needs him in that position, it will happen. ”
Font, which has strong links to Xavi and Jordi Cruyff, said: “We have announced a structure based on what was agreed with Xavi. Of course we would not have done it without his permission.
“If that had been the case, he would have come out and said he had nothing to do with it. He said it did not make sense to give special support to one candidate. “
While he expected Xavi to return home at some point, Font would love to see Manchester City Guardiola ‘s regular boss do the same.
He has promised a new contract at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2023, but there will always be work for him in Barca if he wants it.
Font added when asked if he would try to go to Guardiola when his City deal expires: “Absolutely.
“I want to create an environment and capture the greatest talent like Guardiola, the best coach in the world.
“We have already been told that what he did in 2008 is now up to other generations, such as those of Xavi. He believes that Xavi is the right candidate to lead the project, but trying to get him back in another role will be a key priority. ”