Barca are thinking about De Zerbi instead of Xavi

lThe Barcelona Sports Directorate has already begun work to find a replacement for Javi on the Barça bench after the coach publicly announced that he would not continue in the position as of June 30. This is not an easy choice. On a sporting level, the club can’t go wrong with its choice as this year, barring a huge surprise, will end with nothing. Laporta is treading carefully in these elections during the last two years of his mandate.

One name that deserves close attention is the name Roberto de Zerbi which works great in Brighton. This is a coach who is very popular at Can Barça and who has the profile they are looking for to lead the first team. The Sports Directorate needs a coach who already has experience on the bench in Europe, who combines youth and energy, and a coach who arrives with a thirst for victory. De Zerbi responds to this profile.

Good game in Premiere

The Italian does great campaign in Premiere in which his team, in which he has Ansu Fati on loan, is in seventh position. He has a current contract with his current club until 2026. Not only this, but also Brighton want to extend their commitment for another year and increase the amount to 20 million euros, which, according to various sources, is double what it is now. Despite this, it is clear at Barcelona that he is one of the best options on the bench.

Arteta and Arsenal

However, not the only one. Another name who has the opportunity to become a coach next season: Mikel Arteta. The coach may continue next season on the bench at Arsenal, so a move to Barcelona is a possibility. Arteta continues to stick to Barca’s clear style as he trained as a coach on Guardiola’s staff and also grew up as a player at La Masia for many years. It is clear that he knows very well what Barça’s DNA is. There are other candidates, but at the moment De Zerbi and Arteta are in the best position, although there is still time to make a decision.

Rafa Marquez version

Under no circumstances would these specialists have come if Xavi had not finished the season for some reason. If this were so, then the one sitting on the bench would be Rafa Marquez, who has already stated that he would be glad if such an opportunity presented itself. The sports directorate has no doubt that they will not invite any outside coach to complete the season. If a Mexican sat on the bench, we will need to see the performance the block gives at that time he was the coach of the first team. If done well it could last longer, although the first idea is to have an outside technician come in with the above requirements.