Barcelona's new coach surfaced, with a termination fee of 10 million, and the Premier League three giants competed!
After losing to the Yellow Submarine in the Premier League, Barcelona boss Xavi said after the game that he would move to Barcelona at the end of the season. After Xavi submitted his resignation, key members of FC Barcelona, such as Joan Laporta and Robert Lewandowski, objected. However, Xavi is resolute and will not change his transfer plan at all. From this, it can be seen that the managers of Barcelona are puzzled by Xavi's departure. Xavi submitted his resignation to the management of Barcelona. Xavi's voluntary departure will compensate FC Barcelona with huge financial losses, while also providing a big boost for Barcelona to find a new manager.
According to the latest report from Luis Rojo, a well-known journalist for Marca, Barcelona Group B coach Marquez and the avid Mourinho are considered strong contenders for Barcelona boss after Xavi's resignation. But a source in Marca newspaper claims that now Brighton boss Alex De Zerbi is the player Laporta wants most. According to Marca on 29 January 2024, De Zebi's contract with Brighton & Hove Albion expires in 2026 and he will pay £10 million in liquidated damages. Although Brighton have offered a new contract, it is difficult to retain a superstar of De Zebi's in the small city of Brighton. The star is very hopeful to move to the market next summer, for which he also needs to pay 10 million liquidated damages.
In the matter of signing De Zerbi, FC Barcelona has completely lost hope. But Barcelona are now facing three Premier League opponents. In addition to the name of the Brighton manager after Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool, United have also made De Zerbi a serious contender for Liverpool's new manager. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, meanwhile, also praised De Zerbi. He hinted that De Zerbi is qualified to take his place as City's new manager in the future. With the resignation of his rival Jurgen Klopp, it looks like Pep Guardiola is thinking hard about his future here. Will he want to leave the "Blue Moon" and go to another new world to meet new challenges?
When it comes to the division of the team as a whole, the acquisition of funds, etc., Liverpool and Manchester City are stronger than the current Barcelona. Barcelona want to bring in De Zerbi, and De Zerbi will replace Xavi and make Barcelona's real estate tycoon De Zerbi excited, how will Barcelona's management help De Zerbi? How he helps De Zerbi will be key to his success as Barcelona manager. Do you see De Zerbi as Xavi's best choice to take over as Barcelona's new manager? Who is the best candidate for the next Xavi? You can leave a message in the comment area!