The search process for Barcelona’s next manager is ongoing and a number of big names involved are working on it, including Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The German is set to leave Anfield at the end of this season after eight brilliant seasons on Merseyside and has revealed his plans to take at least a year off the game. But offers from clubs in need of a world-class manager come quickly and are few and far between.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has been cautious about whether Klopp will replace former midfielder Xavi if he leaves Camp Nou this summer. “He’s a great coach, but I don’t think now is the right time to talk about it,” he told La Vanguardia.” The new coach wants to make a change, but first he has to explain the project and the idea. There are many options.”
Another Premier League manager linked with the role is Mikel Arteta, but the Basque international has ruled out a move from Arsenal to La Blaugrana. Furthermore, Hansi Flick was one of the favorites for the job after BILD claimed that the former Bayern Munich coach was learning Spanish. The German is leading alongside former Barcelona defender Rafa Marquez, according to the bookmaker.
The 44-year-old specialist is currently the coach of the “Barcelona B” club. Deco was responding to reports that he and another former Barca player, Thiago Motta, who resigned as Bologna coach, had been linked with the club.
