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Liga: Thiago Motta, a credible option to replace Xavi at Barcelona?

Xavi will hand over at the end of the season.

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Liga: Thiago Motta, a credible option to replace Xavi at Barcelona?

Xavi will hand over at the end of the season. After his team's new rout this Saturday against Villarreal (5-3), the Catalan coach indicated that he would leave the club at the end of the season. However, he had extended his contract until 2025. “On June 30, I will leave the club, it is a decision that I took with the president, with the staff”. The former Barça midfielder is also the coach who conceded the most defeats during his mandate: 26.

To replace it, names are starting to circulate. Without certainty yet. The first is called Thiago Motta. The former PSG midfielder is having a good season with Bologna. The Italian club is fighting for European qualification in Serie A. Motta had, however, had a difficult start in his new role with Genoa and La Spezia. But his name comes up repeatedly and was even questioned about it this Saturday. “I heard about Xavi, I was told a few minutes ago. Barça? I live in the present, I enjoy the moment in Bologna, I am only focused on that at the moment.”

Another former Catalan player and current reserve coach was mentioned: Rafael Marquez. Having played in 2003 and 2010, notably winning two Champions Leagues, the former Mexican central defender is however not the ideal candidate and “would go too far” according to Mundo Deportivo. Marquez, however, was delighted that his name came back into the file. “Who wouldn't want to be Barça coach? I will continue to prepare, it is only my second season as coach and I am happy with the work we are doing, it is part of my process. The board of directors will have time to think about it before the end of the championship. We cannot say no to such an opportunity.” The daily Sport reports that Barcelona is keeping an eye on Giovanni van Bronckhorst (former coach of Feyenoord and Rangers) as well as on Michel, coach of a Girona team which is surprising and seducing this season in La Liga.

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