Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has won an endorsement from Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola.

Guardiola is also happy seeing Eric Abidal nominated as Laporta's sports director.

"I can't deny that I really like Laporta, he's great. He took a punt on me when I was 36. I won't be able to use my vote because I'll be in China.

"I love Abidal. I was lucky enough to manage him and get to know him. Laudrup is also a great guy."