Barcelona is yet to start looking for a successor to manager Xavi Hernandez, who previously announced his departure from the club at the end of the 2023-24 season. This was confirmed by the club’s sporting director, Deco, in a recent interview with Catalunya Radio.

Multiple reports in recent days indicated that Barca’s search for a new manager is already underway and that the La Liga giants have compiled a list of candidates that includes Hansi Flick, Julian Nagelsmann, Roberto de Zerbi, and Thomas Tuchel.

However, Deco stated that the reports were false and that “it’s not the time” to start looking for Xavi’s replacement. 

“We don’t talk about that because we are not looking for a coach, it is not the time,” Deco said. “The season is not over. There is a lot we have ahead of us …. when the time comes we will make the right decision. It’s not the time.”

Xavi announced his intention to step down from his role as Barcelona’s manager in late January. At the time, Barca was going through a rough stretch, and there was increasing uncertainty about his future with the club.

Since then, Barcelona has been undefeated in six games while also recording four wins. They are currently sitting third in La Liga standings, two points behind second-placed Girona.

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La Liga giants FC Barcelona are nearing another coaching change, according to multiple reports. Sources close to the club told ESPN that Barca brass is losing patience with manager Ronald Koeman and might be looking to replace him in the near future.

Koeman was on the verge of exiting the club during the offseason but ended up receiving a vote of confidence from president Joan Laporta. However, the 58-year-old Dutchman failed to justify that so far, with Barca delivering one unconvincing performance after another.

After a somewhat strong start of the 2021-22 season, Barca stumbled in the last four games and managed to get only one win. The slipups included 3-0 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League and 1-1 draw against Granada over the weekend, with the latter proving to be especially worrying for Laporta.

The only thing stopping the club from firing Koeman at the moment is the lack of alternatives, according to reports. The club isn’t interested in finding an interim solution and would like to replace Koeman with someone who can be part of the club’s long-term future.

Barca’s advisor Jordi Cruyff is believed to be pushing for Roberto Martinez, who currently helms the Belgium national team, while the club legend Xavi Hernandez is also among the candidates.

Ronald Koeman, who played for Barcelona between 1989 and 1995, took over the Catalan club in August 2019. He managed to win the 2020-21 Copa Del Rey during his time at Camp Nou while posting a 36-11-12 record.

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Barcelona is yet to start looking for a successor to manager Xavi Hernandez, who previously announced his departure from the club at the end of the 2023-24 season. This was confirmed by the club’s sporting director, Deco, in a recent interview with Catalunya Radio.

Multiple reports in recent days indicated that Barca’s search for a new manager is already underway and that the La Liga giants have compiled a list of candidates that includes Hansi Flick, Julian Nagelsmann, Roberto de Zerbi, and Thomas Tuchel.

However, Deco stated that the reports were false and that “it’s not the time” to start looking for Xavi’s replacement. 

“We don’t talk about that because we are not looking for a coach, it is not the time,” Deco said. “The season is not over. There is a lot we have ahead of us …. when the time comes we will make the right decision. It’s not the time.”

Xavi announced his intention to step down from his role as Barcelona’s manager in late January. At the time, Barca was going through a rough stretch, and there was increasing uncertainty about his future with the club.

Since then, Barcelona has been undefeated in six games while also recording four wins. They are currently sitting third in La Liga standings, two points behind second-placed Girona.

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La Liga giants FC Barcelona are nearing another coaching change, according to multiple reports. Sources close to the club told ESPN that Barca brass is losing patience with manager Ronald Koeman and might be looking to replace him in the near future.

Koeman was on the verge of exiting the club during the offseason but ended up receiving a vote of confidence from president Joan Laporta. However, the 58-year-old Dutchman failed to justify that so far, with Barca delivering one unconvincing performance after another.

After a somewhat strong start of the 2021-22 season, Barca stumbled in the last four games and managed to get only one win. The slipups included 3-0 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League and 1-1 draw against Granada over the weekend, with the latter proving to be especially worrying for Laporta.

The only thing stopping the club from firing Koeman at the moment is the lack of alternatives, according to reports. The club isn’t interested in finding an interim solution and would like to replace Koeman with someone who can be part of the club’s long-term future.

Barca’s advisor Jordi Cruyff is believed to be pushing for Roberto Martinez, who currently helms the Belgium national team, while the club legend Xavi Hernandez is also among the candidates.

Ronald Koeman, who played for Barcelona between 1989 and 1995, took over the Catalan club in August 2019. He managed to win the 2020-21 Copa Del Rey during his time at Camp Nou while posting a 36-11-12 record.

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