Carles Puyol in talks to become Barcelona sporting manager Barcelona Would work with Abidal

Carles Puyol is in talks with Barcelona over becoming the club's sporting manager in the next few weeks.

The role would see the former Blaugrana captain work alongside Eric Abidal and Ramon Planes in the sporting department.

"We're discussing his return to the club," Josep Maria Bartomeu told Barca TV about Puyol's job prospects.

"Let's hope we can reach an agreement because he knows a lot about football and organisation.

"He's been out of work and preparing himself more.

"I would like Carles Puyol to come back.

"I want to fill the vacant sporting manager's job, even though it's not an emergency right now."