Pau Gasol has said FC Barcelona's basketball section needs "a project with continuity" as the club reshapes its sporting structure, with attention turning to Xevi Pujol, the current technical secretary at Baskonia, as a possible arrival. For Barça supporters, members and the wider Catalan basketball scene, the issue is not just one appointment. It is about whether the club can build a more stable plan after a period of change.

Gasol referred publicly to a likely incoming figure when discussing the team's immediate future, saying he believed the club would sign "someone" coming from Vitoria. Gasol did not name Pujol in the quoted remark published from the interview, but Pujol is the Baskonia executive whose current role is officially confirmed by the Vitoria club. Any move to Barcelona has not been announced by FC Barcelona.

What Gasol said, and what is confirmed

Gasol, a former Barça player and club figure, said the basketball section needs a project with longer-term continuity rather than short-term fixes. That matters in Barcelona because the team is one of the city's highest-profile indoor sports sides, with an effect on local interest in youth basketball, matchday attendance and the broader standing of Catalan clubs in the ACB and EuroLeague.

"I think they will sign someone. Xevi, I think that's his name, who comes from Vitoria."

That is the key public remark attributed to Gasol. The part that is confirmed by official club material is Pujol's current post. Baskonia announced him as the new head of its technical secretariat, which is the basketball department role commonly described as technical secretary.

  • Gasol has called for a project with continuity at Barça basketball.
  • Baskonia officially lists Xevi Pujol as responsible for its technical secretariat.
  • FC Barcelona has not publicly confirmed any appointment involving Pujol.

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Pujol's current role and recent career path

Pujol's current job is a matter of record. Baskonia said in its official announcement that he had been appointed to lead the club's technical secretariat.

Before that, BAXI Manresa announced that Pujol was closing his period at the club. An earlier official BAXI Manresa statement identified him as the club's sports general manager. Those club statements establish the career move from Manresa to Baskonia without relying on third-party reports.

  • BAXI Manresa named Pujol as sports general manager in 2020.
  • BAXI Manresa later announced that he was ending his stage at the club.
  • Baskonia then confirmed his appointment in Vitoria.

For local readers in Manresa and Barcelona, that background is relevant. Pujol has been closely linked to one of Catalonia's best-known basketball projects outside Barça, so any move would be watched not only by Barça fans but also by those following the regional talent and club structure across Catalan basketball.

Why this matters for Barcelona residents and club members

FC Barcelona's basketball team is one of the club's main professional sections, alongside football and other elite sports. Decisions on sporting leadership affect recruitment, coaching direction and squad planning. For season-ticket holders, families attending games and local businesses around the Palau Blaugrana area, stability usually matters as much as individual signings.

A clearer long-term structure can also shape opportunities for younger players and for Catalan basketball more broadly. When Barça is stable and competitive, the effect is often felt across the local game, from academy pathways to public attention on domestic competitions.

FC Barcelona's official basketball section page remains the main channel to check for any formal update on staff changes, squad planning or preseason information. Readers who want to send a tip or correction can use our Contact Us page.

What is still unknown

Several points remain unconfirmed by the club:

  • whether Pujol will join FC Barcelona
  • what specific role he would hold if appointed
  • when any decision could be announced

Until FC Barcelona publishes an official statement, any proposed move should be treated as unconfirmed. What is clear from Gasol's remarks is the broader message: he sees the section as needing continuity and a longer-term sporting plan.

Reported by FC Barcelona, Eurohoops, Baskonia Official Website, BAXI Manresa (Official Club Website), Regió 7.