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Swansea boss Laudrup ignores Barcelona talk

20 July 2013 - 16:12

Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup has ignored talk of a potential move to the Nou Camp to succeed Tito Vilanova, who today stepped down as manager of Barcelona. Laudrup is a legend at the Catalan side.

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Having taken Swansea to the League Cup title last season, many in Spain are impressed with the former Getafe manager.<br />

"I can't comment on the speculation, it's all just happened today and even for those in the club who maybe knew about the situation, I still think the announcement will have come as a shock," Laudrup said.<br />

"Just a few weeks ago I read he had said he was strong and feeling 100 per cent ahead of the new season, but now he's gone. I don't know what they're going to do so let's see.<br />

"I don't know Vilanova personally but of course I have been following what has happened. It's very sad. I don't know much more than what has been announced tonight.<br />

"I hope he will get fit again as this is only football and life is more important."

Written by James Turnbull