Barcelona new coach rumors

The eternal speculation about Barcelona's next coach!

As of now, there are several rumors and candidates being linked to the Barcelona coaching position, which is expected to become vacant after the departure of Ronald Koeman. Here are some of the most popular names being mentioned:

  1. Xavi Hernández: The legendary midfielder and current Al-Sadd SC coach has been heavily linked to the Barcelona job. He's a fan favorite and has experience coaching in Qatar, but his lack of experience in European top-flight football might be a concern.
  2. Erik ten Hag: The Ajax coach has been impressive in the Eredivisie and has a reputation for developing young players. He's been linked to several top clubs, including Barcelona, and might be an attractive option for the Blaugrana.
  3. Julian Nagelsmann: The RB Leipzig coach has gained a reputation for his attacking style and has been linked to several top clubs, including Barcelona. However, his age (32) and lack of experience in a top-five league might be concerns.
  4. Mauricio Pochettino: The former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain coach has been linked to Barcelona, but his recent struggles at PSG might have cooled interest.
  5. Brendan Rodgers: The Leicester City coach has been impressive in the Premier League and has a reputation for developing young players. He's been linked to Barcelona, but his lack of experience in a top-five league might be a concern.
  6. Ralph Hasenhüttl: The Southampton coach has been impressive in the Premier League and has a reputation for his attacking style. He's been linked to Barcelona, but his lack of experience in a top-five league might be a concern.
  7. Gennaro Gattuso: The former AC Milan and Napoli coach has been linked to Barcelona, but his lack of experience in a top-five league might be a concern.
  8. Sergio Koke: The former Atlético Madrid midfielder has been linked to Barcelona, but his lack of coaching experience might be a concern.

Keep in mind that these are just rumors and speculations, and the actual candidates might not be publicly known until the club makes an official announcement.