Brighton supervisor Roberto de Zerbi is the early frontrunner to interchange Xavi and take over as Barcelona supervisor on the finish of the season, in keeping with Marca’s Luis Rojo.
After the Catalan giants misplaced an eight-goal thriller at residence to Villareal to slide 11 factors behind shock La Liga leaders Girona, Xavi introduced he would depart when the present marketing campaign attracts to an in depth, saying “the membership wants a change of dynamic.”
Hypothesis instantly started over Xavi’s successor, with Arsenal managed initially Mikel Arteta linked with the job till he rubbished studies as “faux information” forward of the Gunners’ Premier League conflict with Nottingham Forest.
🚨 Barcelona need to exchange Xavi with Roberto De Zerbi.They imagine the Brighton supervisor is the most suitable choice at the moment.(Supply: @Luis_F_Rojo) pic.twitter.com/q519F6dnoxJanuary 29, 2024
De Zerbi has obtained numerous plaudits for the impression he has had at The Seagulls since he changed Graham Potter and has been recognized as a number one candidate for the Camp Nou scorching seat.
The 44-year-old joined the Premier League outfit in September 2022 on a four-year deal and led Brighton to a sixth-place end – which certified them for the UEFA Europa League – in his first season on the helm.
It’s not solely outcomes that the Italian is revered for, however he additionally has a military of admirers for the fluent, attacking type of play with which his groups play.
Brighton are at present seventh within the Premier League and are by to the knockout part of the Europa League after ending prime of their group.
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