Barcelona presidential candidate Font promises Xavi's return or 'free' season tickets

Following Josep Maria Bartomeu's resignation in October, Barcelona presidential office at Camp u remains vacant, with full-time president at moment. elections have been scheduled for January next year, with several candidates in fray to occupy highest office at Camp u. Candidates have been coming up with several poll promises, including return of Neymar Jr., apart from providing free pizzas to seasoned ticket holders. Victor Font, considered front runner, has w claimed he'd ensure Xavi's return as manr. 

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Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font promises Xavi's return 

Speaking to Catalan Radio, Font insists he will ensure Xavi returns to Camp u as next manr if he is elected to top post. If in case he fails to deliver, he will ensure a free ticket is provided to every seasoned ticket holder for an entire year, from his own pocket.

Earlier, in an interview with Periodico de Catalunya, Xavi had excused himself from Barcelona presidential elections. Barcelona legend and current manr of Qatari side Al-Sadd, has been time and again been linked with a return to Camp u. But he has been waiting for 'ideal time.' 

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Victor Font following Florenti Perez's footsteps?

In promising Xavi's appointment, Font is following Real Madrid president Florenti Perez's steps. Back in 2000, Perez while presenting his candidacy for top post at Bernabeu, promised signing of Barcelona icon Luis Figo. He had also claimed he would pay for tickets of every seasoned ticket holder if he failed to live up to his words. 

Interestingly, former Portuguese striker did make move to Spanish capital, regarded as one of most controversial transfers in history of two clubs. Font looks to work on similar lines as he promises Xavi's presence on sidelines. His promise might invite attention citing Barcelona's recent struggle under Ronald Koeman.

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Barcelona sit fifth in LaLiga standings 

Barcelona endured to arguably ir worst start in LaLiga campaign under Koeman this season. Although, club appear to recoup ir struggling start going undefeated in previous three games. Catalan giants sit fifth in LaLiga standings with 21 points in 13 games and take on Real Valladolid on Tuesday. 

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