Thomas Tuchel on Barcelona’s Radar as Top Coaching Candidate

Barcelona has yet to directly engage with any coach for the upcoming season, but German manager Thomas Tuchel is emerging as one of the top three choices to replace Xavi starting in June. While Tuchel is open to considering the proposal from Barcelona, his potential move is contingent on his future with Bayern Munich. Although still uncertain, Tuchel’s candidacy gains strength as days go by.

The club is yet to initiate talks with any coach or their representatives, maintaining an internal debate. However, there exists a shortlist of no more than three coaches, with Tuchel confirmed to be on it, as reported by ‘SPORT’. Joan Laporta, the Barcelona president, favors bringing in a coach with significant successes in their career, particularly in the Champions League, making Tuchel an attractive prospect. However, any potential agreement depends on his departure from Bayern Munich and subsequent project alignment with Barcelona.

In relation to Tuchel’s current situation at Bayern, it appears increasingly untenable. While immediate dismissal is unlikely, uncertainties loom over his future, given reported clashes with key players. The coach has expressed a need for a significant overhaul at Bayern, suggesting that similar expectations may arise if negotiations with Barcelona materialize. The potential challenges would revolve around the alignment of footballing philosophies rather than financial considerations.

Barcelona is exploring alternative options, with interest in Italian coach De Zerbi. While there is positive rapport with De Zerbi’s camp, direct talks have not occurred due to his existing contract. Despite being a riskier option, De Zerbi’s style of play is appealing to the sporting department, presenting an alternative vision for the team’s future.