Mourinho is in Barcelona

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By: Manu Tournoux

Mourinho is in Barcelona

Dismissed by AS Roma last week, José Mourinho landed in Barcelona on Sunday. Enough to cause a certain excitement around the Catalan club.

On one side, a free trainer. On the other, a club whose game does not live up to the expectations placed in another coach. Result ; when JosĂ© Mourinho, arrived on January 16 by AS Roma, was spotted at Barcelona airport, the Spanish press became agitated. Could the Portuguese tactician be Xavi’s successor on the FC Barcelona bench?

The images of the “Special One” strolling with his suitcase in the corridors of Barcelona airport were captured on Sunday by the essential program El Chiringuito. The journalist present tried several times to get José Mourinho to speak. “What will your future hold? We talk a lot about the situation at Barça. Could you train him? » Mutique, the one who won the Champions League several times as a coach did not say a word.

Mystery

For the moment, this famous future of JosĂ© Mourinho remains uncertain. The possibility of an experiment in Saudi Arabia, on the side of Al Shabab, was mentioned for a time, before being ruled out. Xavi’s situation at Barça could therefore open the doors for him, he who was assistant coach to Louis van Gaal when he was coach of the Blaugrana. On the other hand, only two coaches have held the number one position at both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, ​​the latest being Radomir Antic, who only stayed six months in Catalonia (2003).

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.