The former candidate for the presidency of Barça assures that he continues to see the coach “as optimistic” as ever
Font assures that Xavi “was very keen on training Messi”
Victor Font, candidate for the presidency of FC Barcelona in the last elections of 2021, has explained that Xavi dreamed of training Messi. He has explained it like this in ‘El Larguero’: “Xavi had Messi, he was very excited to train Messi. He was very excited to be able to train him”.
He has explained it emphatically and added that he is convinced that Xavi could imagine Messi “swelling with goals” in the most brilliant months of last season. Font has also explained what his project was to keep Leo.
“It was a long-term project. It was not only a renewal, but a life contract that went beyond the game. A Barça-Messi association that went beyond the field. A little what we have seen between Jordan and Nike, “he explained. “I think there was an opportunity and a great will to stay. In our plan, in the first 100 days, there was the idea of a 50% reduction in salary and a 15% reduction for each player.”
Font has also referred to his current relationship with Xavi, which was the big bet of his candidacy. “I see him less than I would like, but I saw him on Thursday, we exchange a lot of messages of encouragement before the matches. I congratulate him whenever they win. He is one of the most optimistic people I have ever met. He is excited and motivated Barça has tremendous potential. I see it as optimistic as ever.”
On the possible signing of Lewandowski, he was convinced of his signing: “I think you have to be strong in the areas. And both in defense and in front, you have to be competitive.” Font has also referred to Dembélé. “With Xavi we talked a lot about football and I’ve always seen him in love with Dembélé. Already when he was training in Qatar he used to talk to me about him”.