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Carles Puyol explains why he turned down Barcelona sporting director job

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Carles Puyol has been talking about why he decided to turn down the offer of becoming Barcelona’s new sporting director.

The former skipper was expected to return to Barca this year and replace Pep Segura but announced in September he had decided not to accept the club’s offer.

Puyol has now expanded a little on his decision to turn down the job and also offered his thoughts on Victor Valdes’ sacking as Juvenil A boss.

“I’m at a vital moment, developing projects. One will come out soon and it’s with Danone, related to football and values.