Barcelona presidential candidate claims 'next Guardiola' is already present at Barcelona

Spanish giants Barcelona have been without a president since resignation of Josep Maria Bartomeu in October. An election for highest office is scheduled for January next year, with several presidential candidates coming up with varied promises to please electorate. Besides, club have struggled under several manrs, who have failed to pull off a splendid display, amid demands of Pep Guardiola's return. However, one of frontrunners for top post, Lluis Fernandez Ala believes ar Guardiola is already present at club and should be entrusted with top job.

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Pep Guardiola's Barcelona stint hailed as golden era 

Guardiola-era has been hailed by club fans and rivals alike, with Barcelona achieving immense success during his four-season stint. Catalan giants mand to clinch two Champions League titles under Spanish tactician, while also ensuring LaLiga success on three occasions. 

Barcelona have failed to replicate ir previous form ever since Guardiola's departure, who has been at helm at Manchester City since 2016. re have been demands for his return as well, more so when Quique Setien was sacked after an embarrassing end to previous season. 

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Garcia Pimienta is our next Guardiola: Lluis Fernandez Ala

However, Ala, one of Barcelona presidential candidates believes club already have ir own Guardiola present in ranks. Speaking to Radio Kanal Barcelona, Ala has claimed that Garcia Pimienta, who currently mans Catalan's B team, is ideal candidate to restore club's lost glory, reminiscent of Guardiola's spell. 

Interestingly, Guardiola also arrived from youth team manment in 2008 and went on to enjoy one of best stints, often described as golden era at club. And Ala insists club should have entrusted Pimienta with task of leading Barcelona from sidelines following Setien's exit. 

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Pimienta should replace Koeman, insists Ala 

Barcelona haven't settled well under Ronald Koeman, who succeeded Setien last summer. club have endured to ir harshest start to LaLiga campaign in several decades. And Ala insists Dutchman should be sacked once new president takes charge and Pimienta should be given opportunity to lead from sidelines. 

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