FC Barcelona and Liverpool both faced similar situations with their managers. Xavi and Jurgen Klopp told the public and their clubs that they would leave at the end of the season. Both clubs are desperate to find a suitable replacement, but since both are looking for managers, they have also crossed paths with targeting the same managers. The summer will be interesting to see as the race for managers will be intense. Bayern Munich is also looking for a new manager, which could lead to Barca and Liverpool looking for the same manager.
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Liverpool is targeting Xabi Alonso this summer as their number one target but will face competition from Bayern Munich. Sources from Germany suggest that Alonso is the number one target for Bayern Munich to replace Thomas Tuchel, who will leave at the end of the season. In case Bayern does appoint Xabi Alonso this summer, Liverpool will look at their plan B.
FC Barcelona are desperate to find a manager that is somewhat similar to their philosophy of football. Hansi Flick has been the favorite to take over the Barca job, but now second thoughts on the board are rising. The Catalan club wants to find a coach who has experience in multiple parts of Europe. Hansi Flick has played and coached in Germany for his entire career.
FC Barcelona and Liverpool consider Roberto De Zerbi a solid option to become their new head coach. De Zerbi has a release clause worth more than $15 million, and the Italian is rumored to finish the season with Brighton and Hove Albion and then leave by terminating his contract to begin talks with other teams.
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De Zerbi is unsure about his future when asked about FC Barcelona and Liverpool
In a press conference with Brighton and Hove Albion, De Zerbi was asked about the rumors of him joining Barcelona or Liverpool this summer. De Zerbi said, "I have only Brighton in my head. I have decided nothing, and I'm under contract here. I'd like to finish the season in the best way with our young players. My focus is on Brighton, 100%."
