And his first job could be the unenviable task of ensuring the Catalan club move on from Lionel Messi. The 39-year-old left Barcelona in 2015 and is still playing for Qatari club Al Sadd SC, although he is nearing retirement. "A key one, and one of the first, is the management of the end of Lionel Messi (as he gets towards retiring)." (Image: Shaun Botterill)Presidential elections at the Nou Camp are expected to be held in 2021, with Font already a front-runner. The Catalan businessman unveiled his plans backed by many influential figures including ex-skipper Carlos Puyol and major club sponsor Grifols.

Source: Daily Mirror February 01, 2019 22:55 UTC