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Barcelona legend Gerard Pique has identified the perfect replacement for Xavi next season.
Barcelona legend Gerard Pique has hinted that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could be a top candidate to succeed Xavi as the next head coach of the Spanish La Liga champions.
With Xavi's recent announcement of his intention to step down at the end of the season, Barcelona face the task of finding a new leader.
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17:24 - 15.03.2024
Nothing will change my mind, I must leave this summer — Barcelona boss Xavi
Barcelona manager, Xavi, has insisted that he is leaving the club at the end of the season, no matter what happens.
Pique endorses Mikel Arteta for Barcelona job
Pique, who shared the pitch with Xavi for seven seasons at Barca, hinted that Xavi might reconsider his decision, but should Xavi leave, Pique sees Arteta and Pep Guardiola as top contenders for the role.
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Pique stressed the importance of a coach who aligns with Barcelona's distinct playing philosophy.
“I don’t think it’s a decision that is 100 per cent,” Pique told Sunday Times.
“The obvious ones are Guardiola, because he had his past here, and he is the best coach right now, and also Mikel Arteta.
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“Arteta would be a good one also. He understands Barcelona and played for Barca in the past.”
Arteta is currently leading Arsenal's title charge, looking to wrestle the Premier League title from Manchester City.
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