Monday 20 May 2013 14:59, UK
Barcelona may have only just lifted the Primera Division trophy for this season but star playmaker Lionel Messi has already switched his sights to mounting a successful campaign next term.
Vilanova, who replaced Pep Guardiola last season, thanked players and fans at Barca's trophy presentation, but his assistant Jordi Roura insisted there was nothing cryptic about his comments or any suggestion it might have been some sort of farewell to the club. Roura told reporters: "There's no need to search for any more interpretation or go looking for something where there isn't anything, he only wanted to thank the players, the group for the good season they've had." Sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta added: "I don't know who's said Tito is not going to be the coach." As well as possible exits, Barca have also been linked with a number of new faces for the coming season, including Brazil star Neymar. Brazil coach Luiz Filipe Scolari yesterday claimed Barca were in pole position to land the 21-year-old, although Zubizarreta was giving little away when quizzed on the subject himself. He told Canal Plus: "Scolari knows more than me then. We will comment on new signings when they happen."
