Luis Enrique Rules Himself Out for Barça; Tuchel Prioritizes Barcelona or Manchester United Coaching Role

While Deco remains tight-lipped about the ongoing process, it’s evident that FC Barcelona is already working to find a suitable replacement for Xavi Hernández. The Catalan club needs a coach with a proven track record, capable of leading an exciting and competitive project at the highest level. The speculation about potential candidates began almost immediately after Xavi’s delayed resignation announcement, and one of the names in the mix for the Barça bench next season was Luis Enrique.

According to ‘Jijantes,’ the Asturian was one of the coaches considered by the sports leadership led by Joan Laporta to lead the Blaugrana side. However, Luis Enrique has now ruled himself out of returning to the Barcelona dugout. “It doesn’t cross my mind that the team will be weaker next season. I am absolutely sure. If all goes well, I think and am convinced that we will have a better team next season,” declared Lucho in a press conference when asked about Mbappé’s future.