According to journalist Fernando Polo of Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona has shortened the list of three candidates to replace Xavi Hernandez.

The position of Barcelona head coach becomes a hоt topic in the summer of 2024. Xavi Hernandez will leave the Nou Camp after the 2023/2024 season. Who will replace Xavi is a question that receives attention from many current Barcelona fans.

According to journalist Fernando Polo of Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona has shortened the list of candidates to replace Xavi. The list includes 3 faces: 

Luis Enrique (PSG),  

Hansi Flick (former coach of Bayern Munich and German national team) 

and  Rafa Marquez (Barca Atletic).

Enrique and Hansi Flick.Besides, Barcelona hopes that Xavi will change his decision and continue to stick with the team. According to the Spanish press, if the three people Xavi, Enrique, and Flick do not agree to lead Barcelona, ​​the Nou Camp team will consider the Rafa Marquez option.

Rafa Marquez is not an unfamiliar face. The former Mexican football player won the Champions League twice with Barcelona when he was still playing at the top level. In total, Marquez spent 7 years contributing to Barcelona. Marquez will start coaching the Barcelona youth team from 2022.

Enrique is a strong nаme among the candidates to replace Xavi. The Spanish captain helped Barcelona win the treble in the 2014/2015 season. Meanwhile, Flick helped Bayern Munich win the 2019/2020 Champions League