Laporta:

It's not exactly common for the person running a club to admit that he doesn't want the manager, but that's exactly what Joan Laporta did. Even more surprisingly, he said that Coeman would continue unless he could find a replacement.

Despite that, the new president is convinced that the star Lionel Mess will stay.

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has admitted that he has told manager Ronald Coeman that he is not his first choice and will seek a replacement.

Laporta, who won the presidency in the middle of the season, was speaking at his first press conference since taking office for the second time.

He was asked about the future of Coeman, who was a appointment of the previous regime and had a difficult season despite winning the Copa del Rey.

Yeah, I told Coeman you're not my favorite coach, give me time to find an alternative and if I don't find out, you can go ahead and have”.

Laporta added that he will meet with Dutch next week to discuss his future, Antonio Ctete is currently available following his resignation from Inter Milan, while former midfielder Xavi Hernandez is also thought to be an opportunity.

The other hot topic besides the manager is the future of star Lionel Messi. Argentina is out of contract at the end of the season.

Messi has a much better relationship with Laporta, who has said an offer is coming soon and he hopes the attacker will stay with the team.

“Leo Messy wants the club and he's excited about the project, we'll make our offer soon within our reach. I'm an average optimist.

We are advancing in talks to extend LEO MESS's contract, but it has not been made or signed yet. M I'm going to CLUB.

Laporta also called for patience from fans as he and his team passed through the debt the club is currently in charge of and reiterated the club's commitment to the European Superleague.

He also discussed renovations at Camp Nou, saying that for a while they would have to play elsewhere and are talking to city authorities about using the Olympic stadium.