Barcelona have appointed former midfielder Jordi Cruyff to a “strategic role” advising on football matters.

The 47-year-old played for Barca between 1994 and 1996 and is the son of club legend Johan.

“This is a club that is very special for me and my family. The motivation is enormous. To come back is kind of like coming home,” Cruyff said.

Cruyff will leave his post as manager at Chinese Super League club Shenzhen FC to take up

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