Barcelona's management has contacted the head coach of London's Arsenal Mikel Arteta regarding coaching work, according to the Spanish publication Relevo.
The Spaniard has been in charge of the Gunners since 2019, winning the FA Cup and FA Community Shield. The current Barcelona coach, Xavi, has decided to leave the club after the current season.
According to the source, the parties discussed the possibility of working at the helm of the La Liga powerhouse. Barcelona president Joan Laporta is interested in inviting Mikel Arteta.
Earlier it was reported that the coach may leave his position as Arsenal's head coach at the end of the season. Barcelona's sporting director Deco noted that the club has not made decisions regarding Xavi's future.