The 'mythical duo' that Laporta is preparing to replace Xavi Hernández
Last modified February 2, 2024 by Drafting Fesp
When Xavi Hernandez announced a few days ago his goodbye to the bench Barça, Many unknowns began to arise around his decision. The first, was to know if really Laporta I supported him or not. The second, know the real reasons for said goodbye at the end of the season.
The decline of, Recently Xavi Hernandez appeared before the media and shed a lot of light on this matter. He leaves because he doesn't feel valued., He believes that whatever he does he will always be questioned by that famous 'environment' that surrounds the culé club. Apparently, and in his own words Xavi Hernandez, Joan Laporta He has always shown confidence in his work and in it, it's more, encouraged him to reconsider and fight to continue.
Now we have to see who will be his replacement
Once the Barça fans knew that the stance of Xavi Hernandez was unalterable and, whatever happened, would leave the position of coach of the Barça at the end of the season; It was time to think about who could be his replacement.
In the last hours, Many names have been mentioned by the media., who pointed towards Rafa Marquez, Mikel Arteta, Imanol Sheriff O, even, Own Klopp, who announced that he was also leaving Liverpool.
But nevertheless, In the last few hours, new information has appeared that seems to fit very well within this whole crossroads that is currently being experienced in the FC Barcelona. David Sanchez, Radio Marca journalist, has advanced in its program 'Despierta San Francisco' that Joan Laporta has contacted Frank Rijkaard to see if he would be willing to return to the entity.
Remember that the Dutch coach was in charge of starting that first glorious stage of Laporta as president, winning 2 Suspenders and raising the Champions League in the final of Paris of the year 2006.
David Sánchez adds that Rijkaard, who has been away from the bench since 2014, he has not completely closed the door upon his return, although it seems complicated.
Apart from all of this, The Marca journalist has also said that he himself Laporta I would have told Rijkaard the possibility that Marco Van Basten was his second coach.
