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Xavi Vilajoana presented on Friday his sporting project for his pre-candidacy for the presidency of FC Barcelona, alongside Jordi Codina.

During the presentation, Vilajoana made a huge claim, stating that there has been contact made with the entourage of Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane about a potential move in the summer.

On Thursday, the pre-candidate surprised many Barcelona supporters with a message on X in which he openly discussed the possibility of signing Kane.

Going a step further today, Vilajoana confirmed that there has been contact with the Englishman’s camp.

“Yes, we have started contacts. I personally have not, but people who will be part of my project have begun sounding things out,” he said.

“Not only Harry Kane, in general. I mentioned Kane because he is a profile that could suit Barcelona, but I could have mentioned more players,” Vilajoana replied.

He added that such signings “would not be for me, they would be for Barcelona; I would not want medals, that is not honest. These things are done with prudence and professionalism.”

Another name linked with strengthening Barcelona’s attack is Julian Alvarez. Vilajoana did not rule him out but considers the deal more complicated than that of the Englishman.

“He is a very good player, he could fit in. I am one of those who think players must have immediate performance, as happened with Lewandowski. Julian Alvarez would be a mix, but there are also other profiles on the market,” he argued.

“Right now, I would not spend 70 million euros, but we need a detailed review of the club’s situation. The real possibility will be known the day we enter the club and analyse the accounts.”

With extensive knowledge of La Masia from his previous spell at the club, Vilajoana claimed that the academy would be one of the pillars of his proposal should he win the elections on 15 March, together with transparency in the management of the institution.

“La Masia is a backbone and it is key as a first solution, not as an emergency resource. Ninety per cent of academy players are potentially first-team players,” the candidate told the media.

“Signing six or seven players for Barça Atlètic is synonymous with a lack of preparation.”

Source: SPORT