Not Klopp, the Premier League coach FC Barcelona contacted who could coach them

Xavi Hernandez's announcement to leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season has gotten the Catalan club desperate to search for any manager in Europe. Xavi's announcement surprised the club, and now they are looking for the right man to replace him. The club wants to keep their identity and have a coach that plays similar to the 'Barca way'. This means FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco want an experienced coach who has time in multiple leagues and has a brand of football that is attractive.

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Jurgen Klopp was a big name that FC Barcelona was looking at after Xavi announced his departure. A day before Xavi's announcement, Klopp also told Liverpool that he would leave the club at the end of the season. Klopp coached Liverpool for 9 years and has started to take a year break starting this summer. Despite knowing this, Barca was interested in bringing Klopp next season, and they would have tried to convince him. Multiple sources suggest that Klopp is firm about his decision not to coach next season at any club or country.

Roberto De Zerbi is a heavy favorite to coach FC Barcelona next season, but his $12 million release clause has caused the club to move away from him. De Zerbi would need to terminate his contract to negotiate with Barca and potentially become the next coach next season. Mikel Arteta was another name that was heavily rumored to join FC Barcelona since he was a player of the club in the past and seems like the ideal candidate to replace Xavi. The rumors were quickly denied by Arsenal sources, who stated the Spanish manager is happy at the club.

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FC Barcelona has made their first contact with Mikel Arteta to become the new Barca coach

Relevo reports that FC Barcelona has contacted Mikel Arteta. Laporta and Deco like him very much. Despite Arteta saying a few weeks ago he isn't leaving, Barça has called him. However, the process is seen as complicated because of his contract with Arsenal until 2025.