In Beijing on June 4, La Liga giants Barcelona made a big announcement on their official website: 47-year-old soccer legend José Cruyff has officially joined the team, aiming to strengthen the team's tactical core.
Following the renewal of Koeman's coaching contract, Barcelona hungrily sought to upgrade the lineup, following the acquisition of Aguero, Garcia and other strong generals, the eyes are locked on the Shenzhen coach Cruyff. the evening of June 3, Cruyff stepped into the office of the Barcelona, in the finalization of the last trace of details, the two sides shook hands to close the deal.
In the race for the Barcelona presidency, Cruyff Jr. had clearly expressed his support for Laporta. Since Laporta took the helm, he has been eager for Cruyff to join the club, convinced that the Dutchman's vision and managerial talent will help implement the new strategy. Cruyff's position is not a coach, not a technical director, not a sporting director, but a new soccer business planning task given to him by Laporta.
Last week, Cruyff Jr. went to Barcelona to negotiate with the top management, and both sides have basically finalized their cooperation. After many rounds of negotiations, he resolutely and peacefully parted ways with his old master, embarked on a return journey with dignity, and finally joined the cozy family of Barcelona.
