J.Laporta: Guardiola will definitely return next year © EuroFootball.com

Former "Barcelona" club president Joan Laporta claims that Pep Guardiola will once again take on the role of coach next year.

The former Spanish vice-champion strategist is currently not coaching any team. After stepping down from the "Barcelona" position last season, Tito Vilanova took his place, who is currently unable to help the Catalans due to a recurrence of throat cancer.

"I believe that Pep will take on coaching duties already next year," Laporta insisted. "He is a great personality, has many great ideas, and is very smart."

"I still maintain good relationships with this coach. In my opinion, without any doubt, Pep is the best strategist in the world," the Spaniard concluded.

The 41-year-old specialist has particularly attracted the attention of clubs such as "Manchester United," Paris Saint-Germain," and London's "Chelsea."