There is already a date for the announcement of Xevi Pujol as Barça’s new architect

ByDavid Mitchell

Xevi Pujol will be the new sports director of the Barça. The Catalan architect decided several weeks ago to end his time at the Baskonia to assume the sports direction of the FC Barcelona basketball section starting next season.

Your official announcementhowever, It will not be able to arrive until next August 2date on which he will become Barça’s new sports director. The Barcelona club cannot confirm his incorporation before due to a contractual situation.

Xevi Pujol He gained great prestige during his time at Baxi Manresawhere he stood out for his ability to detect talent and build a competitive project with fewer resources. Under his sports direction, the Bages team reached the final of the Basketball Champions League, played in the playoffs of the Endesa League and qualified for the Copa del Rey. He also discovered previously unknown stars like Chima MonekSylvain Francis or Derrick Alston Jr.

That job opened the doors of Baskoniawhere he also left his mark. During his time in Vitoria, the Barça team won the King’s Cup held in Valencia, ending a 17-year drought without lifting the trophy, since the title won in 2009.

At the same time, Barça also has the future of its bench resolved. Aleksandar Sekulic will be the new Barça coach after the club ruled out the option of Paolo Galbiati. The Slovenia coach will land at the Palau after conquering the Adriatic League with Dubai Basketball, since all that is missing is the signature to make his arrival official.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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