FC BARCELONA

Athletic vice-president Jose Maria Bartomeu congratulated Leo Messi for breaking César’s record. The director recognised that “it’s unlikely that another player like Leo will play [this sport] and break this record.” He said “we have a fantastic player for many years to come. We’re privileged.” The director is pleased to see Pep Guardiola’s team succeed year after year. On the manager’s possible contract extension, Bartomeu said that “he’s an important person, he turned this team around, the Club and Barça’s athletic vision. We want him to stay. He represents much more than a manager and we hope that he stays.” He also talked about Abidal, “we hope everything works out for him. We’re optimistic.” (via FCBarcelona.com)

Barcelona sports vice president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, gave an exclusive interview in which he talks SPORT state the team azulgrana, renewal of Guardiola and several names that can make the next transfer market.

In an exclusive interview with SPORT and that will be released this Saturday, Bartomeu was optimistic when asked about the renewal of Guardiola. "We would like to renew for years. It's the best coach in the world and has continued to make history since joining and I personally think that the history of Guardiola at Barça is not over yet," he said.

The manager looked at Barça this season and did not hesitate to call it "magnificent" in the hope that the team still can give a joy to fans both in the Champions League and Copa del Rey and la Liga, a competition that not yet taken for lost.

From all that and much more Josep Maria Bartomeu speaking in an interview published Saturday SPORT. Also for the future and some of the names that could make the current Barca next transfer market, such as Bale and Neymar among other names.

Do not miss the interview with Josep Maria Bartomeu, vice president sports of Barça on Saturday in the paper edition of SPORT.

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Barcelona sports vice president prefers that the team is focused on the game competitions and avoids talking about future signings.

Josep Maria Bartomeu was one of the players after the victory achieved by Barca against Real Sociedad. The Blaugrana's sporting vice president welcomed the three points, which allow continue fighting for the league title.

"It took, we had many chances and we played with different players, younger. We dominated from start to finish and the ball entered. But the game is what it is and we played well and in the end what matters is winning and we must thank Taylor for the goal. The important thing was to win and now we side by side with Real Madrid. "

Bartomeu had time to disprove an alleged meeting of the sporting with Arsenal's Dutch forward Van Persie: "There is nothing out news, but not the time.

Now we have to have batteries installed and focus on what is at stake. " The Blaugrana manager remembered the people who were at the Camp Nou despite the cold and time: "We are grateful that they did to all those who have come to the Stadium and hope to do likewise on Wednesday, which will be a night cold. We need our people because we have the opportunity to reach another final of the Copa del Rey. " (via SPORT)

The vice president also declined to say sports arbitration in Cornellà.

Vice sporting FC Barcelona , Josep Maria Bartomeu , acknowledged yesterday in Ona FM microphones that Real Madrid "is still a very strong team this year. the leader. It is the favorite one, but they are still many points to fight. The League is very long."

Bartomeu insisted that "it was a favorite before this match. Some time ago I took a distance. Now we're back a little further out but, despite being favorite, here there is no lost anything. Our team always fights and exit ever. There confidence in the remainder of season. "

To the hand within the area of Raúl Rodríguez Álvarez Turienzo not raised by the last kick of the Espanyol-Barça, the vice president said that "we do not value the performances of the referees. Like all people, can sometimes be wrong or hit" he said. Asked if the pressure of Jose Mourinho was taking its toll on members of the Association commented that "in these matters we do not enter. It is fitting that our team play at the highest level and we are in a rival Espanyol us not made it easy. level do not play forever, but nothing happens. I will strive to improve. "

With regard to outstanding issues, said: "Guardiola will continue whenever you want. He will decide. I want to be optimistic." On Abidal , said "I do not know whether to renew this week. I have to give time. It is a key player and I hope you say yes. With Abidal and we are not negotiating, we made ​​a proposal and are waiting to respond."

In Isaac Cuenca explained that "we have it for the first team next season. We are negotiating." She confirmed that "we are looking for a team to Hleb. In no case will return to Barça". (via MD)

Barca vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu was interviewed by ONA FM, the program 'Fora de Joc', shortly before flying to Zurich, where we celebrate the Ballon d'Or Gala.

Bartomeu said that yesterday's draw is not enough for anything the League to Real Madrid and said that there are many points in league play and is not lost, without denying that whites are the favorites, "because they are within five points."

The vice president would not go to appreciate the referee for a penalty not marked and Barça said yesterday "did not play as usual and we must strive to improve."

Bartholomew, speaking minutes before boarding the plane to move some players and officials of Barcelona to Zurich, where the gala evening will take place the Ballon d'Or stated that if he could win out Messi and Xavi at a time and next year it hopes that history will repeat itself.

GUARDIOLA

The vice president said that "Guardiola renewed when he wants" and noted that the policy is delighted with his work and that much remains to be done.

ABIDAL

According to Bartomeu, with Abidal there is nothing to negotiate. The ball is in the roof of the Gallic player, who already has sent him an offer the club and now he has to decide. "We will give you time to think, is a key player and I hope you say yes," he said.

HLEB

Alexander Hleb will not return to first team after completion of contract in Wolfsburg. In fact, according to Bartomeu, to the Belarusian he is already looking for team. (via SPORT)

Sports Vice President says, "It is a pleasure that players like Neymar speak well of Barça".

In an interview with the program "El Club de la Mitjanit", Catalunya Ràdio, Josep Maria Bartomeu has admitido them movimientos Barça regard to Neymar , adelantados cited by the IA, and has highlighted that "muy buenos Rosell has contacts in Brazil." 'Barto' has been shown by these comments very agradecido the Brazilian behind the frontal end and its laudatory juego that the practice team for Guardiola. "It is a pleasure to futbolistas well as the speech of the club," he assured.

Bartomeu has also admitted, as he advanced Ona FM hours before that Pinto renewed shortly. "It is a guarantee for technicians and will continue one more year , "has unveiled the vice president, who minutes earlier had visited Villa after being involved in the Quiron Hospital in Barcelona. "We've seen David in high spirits and eager to play again, "he explained.

The FC Barcelona sports vice president said that "the template is closed".

Barcelona will not make any addition to the low supply of the injured David Villa and is at the expense of Brazil's bid for Neymar in 2014 "if you are interested in the technical team," said the vice president has said Josep Maria Bartomeu sports.

Speaking to Onda Cero, sent by the channel itself, Bartomeu explained that after a series of meetings with the technical team and the technical secretary, Andoni Zubizarreta, the club has decided not to replace the injured Villa during the winter, to Despite the length of time low (four to five months).

"This season we have closed the template.'s Fine, we are very happy how the whole team has done this year and although Villa and Afellay are injured, we have a sports philosophy that when we need the team B. When have come out have proved very optimistic, "he insisted.

Another thing is the possibility of signing Brazilian striker Neymar, who plays for Santos, the team against which Barça will face in Sunday's Club World Cup final.

"Neymar has a contract with Santos. When he decides to jump to another computer, if not renewed with the Santos and if a player plays at level that is, the big teams in Europe, including Barcelona, ​​nobody is going to try stop hiring, "he explained.

In this regard, Bartomeu has insisted that when the time comes (Neymar has signed with the Santos until 2014), in the event that Barca coach the team was interested, then try to hire him.

The Barcelona manager, head of professional football, also referred to the outcome of the draw for the knockout stages of Champions League.

Bartomeu did not think the Bayer Leverkusen will be an easy opponent, but believes that the German football team does well at Barça.

"It's a team we know. They play good football, are well sorted in the Bundesliga and is not an easy opponent. Let's look at this game all with caution.'s Going to be a close game. It's a team that plays football we like to be playing games and everyone wants to play ball, "he said.

As for the classic against Real Madrid, met with a Barca victory (1-3) at the Bernabeu, Bartomeu explained that it was "final match".

He said that "there is still a lot of links, many games," and can still happen, "many things". Bartomeu believes that Real Madrid is "a computer that is very good this year" and predicts a League "very competitive until the final." (via SPORT)