Deco is considering the former PSG pillar to replace Xavi

Third in the Liga standings, eight points behind leaders Girona and fresh out of the Copa del Rey, FC Barcelona are far from shining at the start of 2024. However, the situation is not lost as the Blaugranas are still in contention in the Champions League. And there is still time to sign a “comeback” to the championship.

However, despite his past as a prominent player for House Cule, Xavi has faced a lot of criticism. The former midfielder quickly went from Laporta’s beloved coach to the man in the hot seat for a return to the presidency. Especially since a certain Deco serves as the club’s sports director.

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Even more pressure on Xavi

Evidence of Xavi’s weakened position, John Laporta will be a weakness for reserve team coach Rafa Marquez in the event of the Spanish coach’s departure. The information has been doing the rounds in Catalonia for some time now and even the Barca boss has been forced to deny it. After yesterday’s elimination in the Copa del Rey, the Catalan press reported that the Blaugrana’s board did not plan to sack Xavi, even if the new rumor puts a little more pressure on him.

According to El Chiringuito, Deco will be another favorite for Xavi’s succession. This Thiago is big. At the age of 41, the former resident of Barça (2001-2007) and Paris Saint-Germain (2012-2018) started his coaching career with the Parisian U19 and today, he is doing a great job with Bologna. With the Emilia-Romagna club in eighth place in the Serie A standings, Motta continues to see his ratings rise. Announced in the sights of PSG, Napoli, Nice and Juventus at the end of last season, the native of São Bernardo do Campo is popular!