Fonte: If I were elected as Barcelona president, the first thing I would do is call Messi

Victor Font officially launched his campaign to run for Barcelona chairman. In an interview with "World Sports News", he said that if he wins the election, he will first contact Messi and let Messi decide whether to retire in Barcelona.

What changes do you think Barcelona needs now?

"Mainly the way the club is managed. I think the current model is too personal and full of improvised decisions. The most recent example is regarding the pitch, and thankfully we will be back there soon. But this example clearly shows the improvisation in decision-making, relying only on people you trust without taking into account their talent, Not listening to opinions, not accepting criticism, no ability to plan, lack of relevant experience, damaging relationships with the legends of the club - these are the problems. These legends are part of the club's history and they should be made to feel a sense of belonging."

Which striker will you sign as a replacement when Lewandowski's contract is about to expire?

"I think most Barcelona fans are looking forward to players like Haaland and Alvarez. But I have always stressed that in this case it should be our sporting department who is responsible for this job. We need time to find the right replacement because this is one of the key positions we need in the next few years."

You have a good relationship with Manchester City, is it more likely to sign Haaland through this route?

"We need to explore all possible avenues. I have very good relationships with many people in football because I have been working in this field for many years. We should use these relationships, not just mine, but the resources of the entire team."

When Laporta was asked about your activities, he said that he was not yet in the running state

"It's clear that he has started a campaign and I think the members of Barcelona are aware of this. I don't understand why anyone is trying to hide this. We want the elections to be held as soon as possible so that the management model can be changed as early as possible to ensure that all decisions are made for the benefit of the club."

In addition to the management model, what are the core pillars of Fonte's plan?

"The first priority is to carry out a comprehensive constitutional reform of the club to ensure transparency and effective control mechanisms. Any future managers must act transparently, cannot pay unreasonable commissions, and cannot cooperate with opaque companies to damage the club's reputation. We need to completely reform the member representative system and the conference model to achieve professionalization of the club. The ultimate goal is to make Barcelona an unstoppable force and regain the Champions League."

Xavi attended your press conference, will he join your team?

"Xavi is a lifelong supporter of Barcelona, ​​but he currently has no interest in returning to work at the club. What we need to do is to create conditions so that all these legends can serve the club when needed. There are many other names, such as Iniesta, Puyol, Busquets, etc."

Will there be a place for Messi?

"We must embrace Messi and do everything we can to let him play the role he wants in Barcelona. This is a dream for all Barcelona fans."

Will you support Messi's last dance in Barcelona?

"As a Barcelona supporter, I will be thrilled. But ultimately it is up to Messi himself and we should not try to take advantage of him. If I am elected, the first thing I will do is call him. So far, we have not had any contact with him or his team."

source:cn7m