Where is puyol

The legendary centre-back achieved impeccable success, both collectively and individually before hanging up his boots in May Close to seven years after bidding adieu to Camp Nou, the year-old is set to mark a sensational return to Barcelona. However, he will not be associated with the club's sporting activities.

Instead, he is expected to work in close collaboration with the Barca Foundation, which supports the children and youth of vulnerable groups of society. As per the report, Puyol intends to carry out his own projects under the banner of the Barca Foundation. Puyol and his wife have some great projects in mind and have been eagerly waiting for a banner to work under. And they are reportedly keen on working with the Barca Foundation, which was founded in , "with the objective of contributing to a more just and inclusive society.

Indeed, Puyol's arrival could be directly linked with the election of Joan Laporta as the new Barcelona president. A similar report floated in the media in January this year, which suggested the arrival of another club legend Xavi in place of current manager Ronald Koeman once Laporta takes charge of the highest office at Camp Nou. If the former Barcelona captain had accepted the offer, he would have joined some old team-mates in administrative positions. Eric Abidal is the director of football at the Camp Nou, while Patrick Kluivert is an academy director.

Puyol spent his entire career at Barcelona, playing for the first team for 15 years. Enjoy our content? Join our newsletter to get the latest in sports news delivered straight to your inbox! Barcelona La Liga. By Colin Millar - 23 December , Lionel Messi and Carles Puyol. Posted by Colin Millar 23 December ,