FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Jordi Cruyff unveiled as Ecuador new coach - Ecuador National Team Headquarters, Quito, Ecuador - January 13, 2020 Ecuador new coach Jordi Cruyff during press conference REUTERS/Daniel Tapia/File Photo
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona have appointed former player Jordi Cruyff as assistant sporting director, strengthening the bond between the club and the Dutchman's late father Johan.
Jordi Cruyff, who made 54 appearances for Barca's first team, has worked as a sporting director and coach at several clubs since retiring as a player. He will leave his role as head coach of Chinese Super League side Shenzhen on Aug. 1 to work at Barca.
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