Former
Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists he has no plan to move for Chelsea
boss Jose Mourinho if he is re-elected at the Nou Camp.
Laporta, who spent seven years at the Barca helm between 2003 and 2010, will
be eligible for re-election in 2016.
He has confirmed his intention to stand against Sandro Rosell after
criticising the current regime in Catalunya.
Were he to return to power, he would be expected to make high-profile moves
on and off the field.
It has been suggested that former Barca coach Mourinho is a man he would
like to bring back to the club.
Those rumours have intensified on the back of a meeting between Laporta and
super-agent Jorge Mendes – the man who looks after Mourinho’s interests.
A man who oversaw a glittering era in Barca’s history under the guidance of
Frank Rijkaard and Pep Guardiola has, however, sought to play down reports
claiming that an approach for the ex-Real Madrid manager was among the
topics covered during talks.
Laporta told L’Esportiu: "My style of coaching is with the [Johan] Cruyff
philosophy.
"Mourinho is a great professional and I respect him, but I did not mention
him with Jorge Mendes, a person with whom I have a good friendship for many
years.
"From time to time, we talk about things."
top