Jordi Cruyff to Barça? "I have always liked the sporting director role..."
"More than negotiating with Messi, it's about convincing him with a project"
Jordi Cruyff analysed the situation at FC Barcelona in an interview with Cadena SER. The Dutch coach is currently in charge of Shenzen FC in China but is open to a return to Camp Nou one day.
Sporting director? "It is something I am keen on. I am coaching at the moment but to be Barca coach is within the reach of very few and the sporting director role is something I have always liked and I am prepared for
Working with Font: "He has spent years working on an idea, with Xavi, but I don't know what will happen with me, we will see."
Koeman or Xavi? "If Koeman does well, they're not going to change him. Font has said there are other roles for people he feels could be important now and in the future."
Messi's future: "More than negotiating with Messi, it's about convincing him, above all keeping in mind that if the project takes three or four years to be among the elite, maybe he tells you he doesn't want to wait so long."
Dembele: "Everyone sees Dembele's potential. It's behind Barca's 'fear' in letting him leave. Perhaps in two years he's one of the best three players in the world."
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