Carles Puyol has publicly revealed that he was offered but ultimately turned down the role of Barcelona’s sporting director. In a Twitter thread, the former defender said “after thinking it through, I have decided not to accept the club’s offer.”
Puyol said he felt compelled to speak out after reports linking him to the job reached the media.
“It wasn’t an easy decision, given that I have always said that I would like to return to what I consider my home, but different personal projects in which I find myself immersed in impede me at this moment from giving the exclusive dedication that the post deserves,” he said.