Gaspart: Figo was a traitor, Neymar went for money LaLiga - Barcelona Former president spoke to Radio MARCA

Speaking about the departure of Neymar, and when comparing it to Luis Figo's switch to Real Madrid, former Barcelona president, Joan Gaspart, pulled no punches.

It's clear that there is still bad blood between the club and the Portuguese.

"Neymar's possible move to Madrid is not comparable with Figo," Gaspart said to Radio MARCA.

"Figo left with treachery and with no time to renew the team, and he was a coward who betrayed us.

"Neymar went for money, full stop."

Gerard Pique's name has been in the papers a lot lately, and not always to do with football.

His business interests have been causing a few ripples, and he's never denied wanting to be president of Barcelona.

"Pique could be president," Gaspart continued.

"I've known him since he was a kid and he's showing that as a businessman he does very well.

"If Beckenbauer, Angel Maria Villar and Platini can do it... why not Pique?"

Suggestions that Barcelona aren't currently playing the way supporters are used to were met with short shrift by Gaspart.

"Valverde hasn't changed the 'Barca DNA,' because he hasn't lost a game," he said.

"He uses certain tactics with the players he has available.

"I only enjoy watching Barcelona if we win.

"People can go to the theatre or cinema and enjoy that.

"If Barcelona plays badly and wins, I go to bed happy."