While Xavi’s succession is open for the position of coach of FC Barcelona, the club has rejected a prestigious candidacy.
Xavi Hernandez himself announced it a few days ago; he will leave his position as coach of FC Barcelona at the end of the current season. Tired of the criticism and the pressure inherent to his functions, the former Spanish international will therefore leave the place open to whoever feels like succeeding him. And while the management of the Catalan club began to prospect, a spontaneous application arrived on the desk of the sporting director, Deco. An application that he would not have liked to accept.
It is Sport who narrated the episode. The Spanish media explained that a certain Antonio Conte, free since his departure from Tottenham last season, has applied to coach Barça. But obviously, the profile of the transalpine tactician would not fit with what Barcelona would have in mind and his name would not appear in the list of potential targets. However, Sport took care to add that no real decision had yet been made.
Germany rather than Italy
To replace Xavi, Barça would rather think of a German profile. Thomas Tuchel left an open door by openly talking about Spain and his interest in La Liga. But the current coach of Bayern Munich, barring a catastrophic end to the season, does not have many reasons to leave at the moment. On the other hand, the Jürgen Klopp option can be considered by Barcelona.
Even if the future ex-Liverpool coach suggested that he was stopping to rest, everyone remembers what he said when leaving Borussia Dortmund. At the time, he was already talking about his need for a break, but he quickly took over Reds a few short months later. A third German lead also exists, in the person of Hansi Flick. RMC also indicated this Thursday that the man was interested and had already learned Spanish. And since he has been free since last September…
