According to Spanish sports journalist Francois Gallardo, the name of the specialist who will replace Javier Hernandez (Xavi) as head coach of La Liga club Barcelona is already known.
According to the source, Miguel Angel Sanchez (Michel), 48, who is currently in charge of Girona, is a candidate for the position. Under his leadership the White and Reds are leading in the standings of the Spanish championship with 49 points after 20 rounds of the season-2023/2024. The Blaugrana are third with 41 points.
Gallardo wrote on his social media page:
Michel told me that he will become the new coach of Barcelona next season. Barça has already held 3 meetings with him and they are already at a very advanced stage in negotiations.
On January 16, Cadena Bar published the news that if the Catalans fail to win against Unionistas Salamanca in the round of 16 match of the Spanish Cup (January 18) and against Betis in the 21st round of the Primera (January 21), the management may decide to dismiss 43-year-old Xavi. If it happens, 44-year-old Mexican Rafael Marquez, who is currently coaching the reserve team Barcelona FC Athletic (Primera RFEF, D-3), was named as a candidate for the post of Barcelona head coach.