During an interview, Toni Freixa was asked if Barca should attempt to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and the ex-board member agreed with the shocking response. The Cristiano Ronaldo to Barcelona story will surely turn all the heads of football fans all over the world.
"If there is a time to do this madness it is now," he said in a quote published on SportWitness via AS.
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Cristiano Ronaldo to Barcelona speculation
It would be a piece of huge news if Cristiano Ronaldo should decide to leave Old Trafford so early for Barcelona. However, he just signed a two-year deal with the club following a summer exit from Juventus.
Ronaldo is also Real Madrid's record goalscorer with an incredible 450 goals in 438 appearances. Across all competitions for Los Blancos in an outstanding nine-year spell with the Spanish giants
The 36-year-old Portuguese also won 4 Champions League titles, 2 La Ligas. 2 Spanish Cups, and 2 Spanish Supercups during his time at the Bernabeu.
But the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has reportedly been shocked at the drop in standards at United. And is not happy with the inner workings of the team under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Manchester United in EPL
United is struggling to get to the top end of the Premier League so far this season. And is nine points away from Chelsea after 11 matches.
The Red Devils are in a dire position in the Champions League group and are already out of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Aston Villa.
Barcelona in La Liga
Barcelona is in its own world of struggle. Currently ninth in La Liga - nine points behind unexpected leaders Real Sociedad with a game in hand.
The new manager Xavi and his current squad will be back in action on 20th November. Against Espanyol at the Camp Nou.
Freixa is backing the legendary former midfielder to turn things around at the club.
"He wants to convince them of his ideas, make them play in a certain way, and for the players to enjoy themselves."
"They will play well and he will create a good dynamic there. I don't think there is going to be a war between the coach and the players."