After Xavi’s SҺock Exit, PETE JENSON Anɑlyzes Co𝚗te𝚗ders for Barcelo𝚗a’s Next Mɑ𝚗ɑger: Laportɑ Eyes Klopp, Early Favoritisм for Thiago Motta… Arteta Excluded from Co𝚗sideratio𝚗

Barcelona Scrambles for Xavi’s Replacement: Thiago Motta Leads Early Favorites, Girona’s Michel and Rafa Marquez Considered. 

Barcelona boss Xavi sensationally revealed he would depart the club at the end of the season

Jurgen Klopp Admirable to Joan Laporta, While Arteta Excluded. 

Jurgen Klopp is admired by Joan Laporta but appears out of reach and will take a sabbatical

Insight into the Prospects: Motta’s Italian Success, Marquez’s Internal Link, Michel’s City Group Affiliation, Klopp’s Sabbatical Hurdle, Lopetegui’s Calm Approach, Garcia Pimienta’s Past, Mourinho’s Fiery Proposition, and Alguacil’s Organized Role at Real Sociedad.

Thiago Motta ticks all the boxes and has caught the eye during his spell in charge of Bologna.

Rafa Marquez is already at the club coaching the B team and could take over this campaign.

Girona are enjoying an extraordinary season and so much of that is down to coach Michel.

Julen Lopetegui is available and may be able to bring some dignified calm to a club in crisis