Cruyff is set to take on the same role Alfredo Di Stefano fills at Real Madrid...

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As broken by Radio Marca just moments ago, Barcelona legend and former coach Johan Cruyff has been named by the club's board of directors as Barcelona's Honorary President, a title that ties the Dutchman to the club for life.During his playing career, Cruyff won the Ballon d'Or three times and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time (typically dubbed as one of the four football 'legends' along with Diego Maradona, Alfredo di Stefano and Pele).Since first signing for Barcelona in 1973 from Ajax, the Dutchman has been very active with the club and in Catalunya, coaching Barca for eight years, regularly writing in Catalunyan newspapers, voicing his opinions on Catalunyan politics, currently coaching the Catalunyan national team, and calling Barcelona his home. He even named his son Jordi, a traditional Catalunyan name.Cruyff is set to take on the same role Alfredo Di Stefano fills at Real Madrid. The Honorary Presidency is a role typically held for life.