On May 24, the Shenzhen team started the second phase of preparation for the Chinese Super League at their base. However, the team is missing a key figure - manager Jordi Cruyff missed the training, because he has embarked on a journey to Spain, aimed at discussing with FC Barcelona to join the matter. It seems that Cruyff may be staying in Barcelona for a long time, while Carlos Granero, whom he introduced to the team, may take over the training and game command of the Shenzhen team. Carlos' role may be more than just acting head coach.
Last week, the Spanish media broke the news that Cruyff Jr. had arrived in Barcelona and met with President Laporta. Laporta had promised that if elected president, he would hire Cruyff as sports director, which is also Cruyff's personal career aspirations. Last August, he signed with the Shenzhen team has "jump out clause" exists: once Barcelona threw out the olive branch, Cruyff can be uncompensated with the Shenzhen team to terminate the contract, if the sports director, and even do not have to pay any fees.
Before the trip to Spain, Cruyff Jr. has quietly laid out his successor. To this end, he personally invited Carlos to join his team. In the deep football and Shandong team in the 5th round of the game, Carlos appeared in the coaching seat, when he was already a member of the small Cruyff team.
Talking about the addition of Carlos, Cruyff Jr. believes that he will support him in several ways. Now that Cruyff Jr. has not been able to return to the team as preparatory activities restart, Carlos has naturally become the team's interim head coach. This means that until Cruyff Jr. returns to Shenzhen, SZFC's training and matches will be navigated by Carlos, while Cruyff Jr.'s coaching team will directly assist Carlos.
