Hopes of the former Nou Camp … That poor run of results means they now sit seven points behind Atletico and five behind Real Madrid. "In a very tough season for the club with many options in the squad and even at the presidency, the Dutch manager produced some solid work. The legendary Barca midfielder has … Barcelona draw up three-man manager shortlist with Ronald Koeman at risk of sack The pressure is mounting on Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman with the club set to miss out on the La Liga title. JUST IN: Barcelona chief Joan Laporta 'decides to sack Ronald Koeman'. In July 2019, Simons moved to French side Paris Saint-Germain, having failed to agree a new contract with Barcelona. Hopes of the former Nou Camp midfielder replacing Ronald Koeman appeared to be dashed when he signed a new two-year deal with Qatari side Al-Sadd this week. "Despite this late slump at La Liga that might be crucial for title purposes, Barcelona ended up winning Copa del Rey and having a nice performance at the second half of the season when Ronald Koeman found a better tactical system of 3-5-2. Barcelona and Spain legend Xavi has signed a new contract which will keep him as the manager of Al Sadd for another two years. BARCELONA are on red alert as Xavi is poised to leave his role as coach at Al Sadd. Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez has rejected a role to become Brazil's assistant manager ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, sources have told ESPN Brasil. Barcelona have opened talks with club legend Xavi about becoming their manager next season, according to reports. Speaking ahead of his side's defeat to Celta Vigo, Koeman addressed his future, saying: "I cannot explain much of what happened in the meeting with Laporta. It is no secret in Spain that Barcelona want Xavi to return to the club as manager in the near future. "With the possibility of signing Sergio Aguero and keeping Lionel Messi at the club, I'm sure that Barcelona might quickly get back to where they belong - becoming a fearsome team capable of beating any club and winning every title.". ... Xavi has signed a new contract with Al-Sadd to put an end to speculation linking him to LaLiga giants Barcelona. "I can't explain much. There has recently been plenty of speculation over the future of current Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reportedly decided to sack manager Ronald Koeman at the end of the season, with former player Xavi being considered as his successor. Xavi has ended speculation that he could take over as Barcelona head coach by signing … Barcelona's former midfielder Xavi Hernandez has reportedly agreed to become the next manager of the club at the end of the 2019-20 season. He's won two titles with his national team, one in the Olympics and one at U23 level.Copa America runner-up: … Ronald Koeman's Barcelona future is in doubt with the board pondering over the Dutchman's position as manager following a below-par debut season. Odds Favor Both Messi & Griezmann Staying in Barcelona; Xavi Hernandez Given -350 Odds as Next Barca Manager. ", DON'T MISSBarcelona boss Ronald Koeman admits to grave Lionel Messi concernsMessi and Guardiola reunion possible as father considers Man City moveMessi's camp ‘contact Man Utd and Chelsea’ in new transfer twist. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reportedly decided to sack manager Ronald Koeman at the end of the season, with former player Xavi being considered as his successor. Reportedly, 3 names were on the cards to replace the Dutchman: Xavi Hernández, GarcÍa Pimienta, and Erik ten Hag. Barcelona legend Xavi names German coach as ideal future manager for the Catalans Barcelona legend Xavi believes that Germany's Joachim Low would be an ideal fit for the Catalans. May 17, 2021. Conflicting Xavi to Barcelona rumors fly about The club legend is/isn’t negotiating with the Catalans FC Barcelona News: 16 May 2021 A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Xavi is now firming as favourite to replace Ronald Koeman as Barcelona coach over the summer. Hopes of Xavi managing Barca appeared to be over when he signed a new two-year deal with Qatari side Al-Sadd this week. With Setien seemingly set to leave his role at the end of the season, the club are on the lookout for their next manager. XAVI is the outright favourite to replace Ronald Koeman as manager of Barcelona. Former Barcelona star Rivaldo believes Koeman deserves to be in charge next season, praising him for producing "some solid work" amid a "phase of turbulence at the club". Diego Armando Maradona (Spanish: [ˈdjeɣo maɾaˈðona]; 30 October 1960 – 25 November 2020) was an Argentine professional footballer and manager.Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award. As a result, reports from Spain have claimed that Koeman is set to be sacked, with Spanish outlet Sport naming Xavi as the man Laporta wants in charge of Barcelona next season. You can unsubscribe at any time. It is also believed the future of Lionel Messi could determine if Xavi decides to move on from Al-Sadd, with the Argentine’s contract expiring in June as things stand. Al Sadd would allow Xavi to leave to coach Barcelona Jose Mourinho: Tottenham pair Harry Kane and Son Heung-min send emotional messages to sacked manager … "No doubt in the future, Hasenhuttl might be a great manager but Allegri, he's 53 - the same age as Klopp. Barcelona legend Xavi has been installed as the bookmakers' favourite to replace Quique Setien in the Camp Nou dugout after Friday night's Champions League humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich. Xavi Hernandez was one of the greatest footballers of his generation, winning every trophy available to him while acting as the heartbeat of an iconic Barcelona side.. After impressing as manager of Qatari side Al Sadd, it’s no surprise that Xavi has been linked with a return to Camp Nou as manager. Xavi has agreed a two-year contract extension with Al-Sadd to commit his future as their head coach until 2023 - killing off a possible return to Barcelona. 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Express. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is said to be delaying talks over a new contract at Barcelona after reports of a dispute with the current club hierarchy with his present deal set to expire next year. Xavi was also reportedly approached by Brazil to become assistant to Tite until the Qatari World Cup next year. Al Sadd manager Xavi Hernandez is to start talks with his former club Barcelona about taking over as boss, according to reports. He would then be handed the manager's role but they couldn't tempt Xavi with the legend eager to make an emotional return … Quique Setien has been under serious pressure at Barcelona most especially when football resumed after three month's break due to the trouble in the world. ... 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Laporta is said to view Koeman as 'another president's coach' and he wants to put his own stamp on the club by replacing him. Barcelona have opened talks with club legend Xavi about becoming their manager next season, according to reports. The report also notes that Xavi 'was always considered the heir to Pep Guardiola' both as a player and now as a manager. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has admitted Xavi will become the club's manager "sooner or later" but revealed the club is ready to back Quique Setien for next season. Xavi is in talks with Barcelona to become the club’s coach next season according to Diario Sport.The conversations are being conducted with the utmost discretion out of respect to Ronald Koeman, the current occupant of the Camp Nou dugout.But it’s filtered down to the players, who are keen to know their future before heading off to join their respective national …