Victor Valdes to Bartomeu: Don't you think it's time for me to come back to Barcelona? Barcelona President says Valdes will return

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has stated that former goalkeeper Victor Valdes will return to the club as a coach.

Valdes has just finished his first season in coaching at Moratalaz, and Bartomeu revealed just how the 37-year-old return came about.

"I spoke with Victor a few days ago on the phone and he said, 'Presi, don't you think it's time for me to come back to Barcelona?'" Bartomeu noted.

"I have followed him [during] this successful year, he's done very well as a head coach.

"I said to him that he should leave me for a few days to see what we can offer, and we'll see him [in person].

"I am delighted that he will be returning."

His destination within the club is unknown, admist the restructuring that is having to take place after Jordi Mestre's resignation. Coaching one of the youth teams, working on improving La Masia, or even something related to the first team, everything is available for one of Barcelona's best ever goalkeepers.

Valdes left the club in 2015 and five years later, he seems to be on the set of returning.