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Xavi to Chelsea? Blues eye ex-Barca boss
5 May
Summary
- Chelsea is reportedly considering Xavi Hernández as a managerial candidate.
- The club seeks a manager aligned with a specific footballing philosophy.
- Xavi previously managed Barcelona, winning the league in 2022/23.
Chelsea is reportedly exploring the possibility of appointing former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández for the next season. The Premier League club has been searching for a new head coach following the recent dismissals of Enzo Maresca earlier in the season and Liam Rosenior last month.
According to reports, Chelsea aims to maintain a distinct footballing philosophy and believes Xavi could be a suitable fit for this vision. He is currently considered one of several candidates being evaluated by the club.
Other individuals reportedly under consideration include Xabi Alonso, former player Cesc Fàbregas, and Francesco Farioli, who recently achieved league success with Porto. Notably, Andoni Iraola, currently managing Bournemouth, was previously linked but his style is not believed to align with Chelsea's preferences.
Xavi's managerial experience includes leading Qatari side Al-Sadd before his tenure at Barcelona. He guided the Catalan club to a league championship in the 2022/23 season but was subsequently replaced after a disappointing 2023/24 campaign.
