SOCCER CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Monday, September 7, 2009

No agreement to improve even Guardiola

Barcelona is in no hurry to offer Pep Guardiola and his assistant Tito Vilanova improved contracts.
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This was despite the great success of the duo has given the club last season.

Barcelona sporting director Rafael Yuste has insisted he was not obliged to negotiate with the coach triple winner.

Ironically, most of the coaching staff has been given better deals through 2011, with the exception of Guardiola and Vilanova.

However, COM Radio Yuste discussed with the progress of a new agreement and said: "Things have to be natural and will not force any situation. It is clear that I personally would like to renew, along with Tito [Vilanova], but the Board do not want to pressure him.

"The continuity of [Pep] Guardiola at the club depends on him, as always will do what is best for him and the club."

In addition, Yuste recognized Guardiola's recent comments that suggested that the coach was not pleased with the depth of your team is embarking on a new strenuous campaign, adding that he also believes that the requested party may have one or both sides more new.

He said, "is short. We strengthened the workforce, not to reduce staff. Now we must hope that we are lucky with injuries...[source]

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