Carles Puyol has turned down an offer to become Barcelona’s sporting director.
Club president Josep Maria Bartomeu revealed earlier in September that LaLiga giants Barca were in talks with Puyol over the former Spain defender taking up a position at Camp Nou.
Puyol played 593 matches in all competitions for Barcelona, while making 100 appearances for Spain, winning the 2008 Euros and 2010 World Cup.
He retired at the end of the 2013-14 season, having spent his entire club career with Barca.
However, the 41 year-old declined the chance to return to the club in a director capacity, stating personal commitments would prevent him being able to give his all to the job.
The sporting director role has been vacant since Pep Segura relinquished his duties in July.
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