Manchester United defender Gerard Pique claims a
deal to take him back to former club Barcelona is at "an advanced
stage".
Pique left the Nou Camp to join United in 2004 at the age
of 17.
However, after failing to make his breakthrough in England the
Catalan youngster is looking for a return to his former club.
"Negotiations with Barca are at a very advanced stage," he told
Barcelona's website.
"I like the idea of being able to play in a Barcelona shirt
again.
"At the moment there's nothing official. Now we just have to
wait for more details.
"At the moment the decision has to be made by other people."
Pique, who is back in Barcelona to prepare for a friendly game
between Catalunya and Argentina on Saturday, also spoke highly of
new Barca coach Pep Guardiola.
"He was a great player and he has the character you need to
coach a side like Barca," he said.
"A new project is starting with Guardiola and there is a lot of
new hope."