Laporta to run for president, wants Guardiola back at Barcelona

Former Barcelona president, Joan Laporta has said that he would love to see Pep Guardiola return to Catalan Giants again.

Laporta stated this while expressing his desire to run for Barcelona president.

Guardiola who currently manages Manchester City won two champions league tournaments and many other trophies during his time as manager at Barcelona which was when Laporta was president.

Laporta was quoted saying, “I’m working to present my presidential candidacy. I’m excited to continue working for the future of Barça. Barça’s problem is economical and image. The image of the club will have to be changed.”

“I would very much like Guardiola to come back, but now he is at (Manchester) City and it is a decision that Pep should take.

“He is a benchmark for Barcelona and many Catalans would like him to train Barça again. At the right time, I will speak to the person we think should be a Barça coach from 2021.”

Laporta also didn't rule out the possibility of former player Xavi Hernandez returning to manage the club.

He said, “sooner or later he will end up training Barça” but also noted that “he must think if he is prepared to lead former teammates, which is not an easy thing.”