Barcelona sienten que tienen una “ventaja importante” en la carrera para contratar a Jurgen Klopp como próximo jefe
Barcelona reportedly believe that they could persuade Jurgen Klopp to become their manager at the end of the season. Klopp’s announcement sent shockwaves through Merseyside, with many surprised that he was willing to leave the club whilst his side were performing so well.
The Reds are currently top of the Premier League and have a live chance of landing the quadruple, having recently booked their spot in the final of the Carabao Cup. Klopp insisted throughout his announcement that he would not return to manage a Premier League club again due to his adoration of Liverpool, vowing that he intends to spend a year away from the touchline.
There is no guarantee that Klopp will even return to management, though Barca are heavily considering his summer availability. Over the weekend, Xavi revealed that he will be leaving the Camp Nou outfit at the end of the season due to the immense pressures of the position.
Klopp and his wife Ulla own a 5,000-square-meter farm in the town of Andratx, Mallorca. The Spanish spot is likely to become a regular visiting spot for the family now, and thus Barca hopes that Klopp’s time in the country will convince him to take up a position with the club.
The chance to manage Barcelona would catch the eye of any manager given their rich history and global reputation, though their financial position does mean that succeeding Xavi is no easy feat. It remains to be seen how Barca conduct themselves in the managerial market over the coming months and whether they lean on the successful reputation of their club to persuade potential candidates to become their manager.
Xavi has firmly ruled out the possibility of U-turning and extending his stay with the club, insisting that his departure is the best step for all parties.
