Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has hopes of Pep Guardiola eventually returning to the club.

The Manchester City manager turned 50 this week and Laporta wished his former Barca coach a happy birthday.

"Of course!" responded Laporta when asked he'd wish Guardiola a happy birthday.

"Pep is the best coach in the world and I am proud of the relationship we have.

"It would be nice to have him back at Barça one day."