Rivaldo would like to coach Barcelona
By Paulo Freitas 2013-03-19 01:00:00
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Rivaldo is already studying his options for the time he retires, although he has not decided when exactly the retirement will happen.
2002 World Cup champion Rivaldo (currently playing for São Caetano)
talked to 'Esporte Interativo' about starting a career as a manager
once he retires.
He said he could start at Barcelona:
"I could start at Barcelona, like many have done, including Guardiola
himself. My doors are open there".
He added:
"I know the club's president, we have a great friendship, he says that
if I need anything, I can count on him. I have Spanish nationality and
I can live there whenever I want. I like the city and the club a lot".
although he has not decided when exactly the retirement will happen.
The 40-year old player wants to become a manager and he believes his relationship with Barcelona could make the Spanish team the ideal place to start his managerial career.
Rivaldo told Esporte Interativo: "I could start at Barcelona, like many others have done, including Guardiola himself. My doors are open there."
The São Caetano midfielder believes his relationship with Barcelona's president Sandro Rosell would facilitate such an arrangement: "I know the club's president, we have a great friendship, he says thatif I need anything, I can count on him. My family and I have Spanish nationality and I can live there whenever I want. I like the city and the club a lot."
Rivaldo has some off the field experience, having previously worked as president of Mogi-Mirim.
Source: Esporte Interativo
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