The Mexican international believes that Tito Vilanova will continue Pep Guardiola’s approach of promoting youth academy players over foreign exports.
Alongside the once prodigal http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonathan-c18993 Dos Santos, has a tale to tell of his adventures at the Camp Nou. Hailed as an exceptional talent in Catalonia, the 22-year-old has a 2015 expiring contract with Barcelona and will be a part of the
first team from next year.
Reflecting on the situation, Dos http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Santos-c32532 anticipates bountiful minutes on the pitch under Tito Vilanova. The aspiring youngster stated that he expects the new manager to continue the traditions set by Guardiola, preferring La Masia academy players over foreign
talents.
He explained that both Pep Guardiola and Tito Vilanova have been together for a long time and share the same ideals, giving reason for his ambitions.
"Tito is the right-hand man of Pep and has always been with him," he said. "I think he has the same ideas [as Pep], which may benefit both me and the other young players.”
"Vilanova has worked well here in La Masia and, like Guardiola, I think he will only continue to rely heavily on the youth teams.”
When quizzed about Guardiola’s decision to take time off from his managerial duties at the Camp Nou, Dos Santos was full of praise for the outgoing head coach.
Nevertheless, he was unwilling to accept that the 41-year-old has left Barcelona for good and claimed that he will be back.
"Pep began a new era at the club and did a great http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684, but it's not a farewell," he continued. "I think it's more of a 'see you later'.
Dos Santos admitted that Tito Vilanova’s appointment caught him by surprise as it was expected that he will leave http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 alongside his colleague. He added that he is happy for his former Barcelona B coach.
"Nobody expected Tito to come in. Everyone thought he was going out of the club with Pep, but I am delighted for him."
The final 10 days of April saw Barcelona fail in their pursuit of defending their European and Spanish titles. However, the Catalan club can still add to their list of silverware accumulated with a Copa del Rey final appearance against Athletic Bilbao.
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