Barca candidate insists Guardiola will return ‘sooner rather than later’ despite City boss saying ‘it’s over

Pep Guardiola will return to Barcelona ‘sooner rather than later’, insists presidency candidate Victor Font despite the Manchester City boss reiterating on Saturday that his career as a manager at the Catalan club ‘is over’.

Barcelona have been in turmoil for months; club president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned this week to pre-empt a vote of no confidence, and presidential candidate Victor Font is keen to reunite Lionel Messi with Guardiola.

Victor Font claimed he would try to bring Guardiola back to the club, should he win the election.

 The City boss was asked to comment on the speculation following his side’s 1-0 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

“My career as a manager in Barcelona is over. There are incredible people who can be in charge, now for example Ronald Koeman is an excellent manager.” Guardiola said.

“So, it’s over. I would come back, but to my seat to see my club and watch a game. I will come back to my seats to see my club to watch the game. But it’s done. I am here, incredibly happy, and still have the desire to do well.”

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However,  Font in response to Guardiola’s comments suggested the former Barca boss and player will return in a different role.

“He has explained this many, many times. His role at the Club of His Heart must be another. He loves Barça and having his talent is a priority, ” he wrote in Spanish on Twitter.

“I have no doubt that sooner rather than later we will make it possible. Time to respect his will. But he will come back to his beloved club to help in other roles/capacities.”

Exactly. He has said this many, many times. Time to respect his will. But he will come back to his beloved club to help in other roles/capacities https://t.co/1BGW0yc2Po

— Víctor Font (@victor_font) October 31, 2020