Barcelona president Joan Laporta is in the middle of a search for a new helmsman for the Culé bench. One of the names that has received great resonance in the last few hours is that of Xabi Alonso. The former footballer, who currently manages Bayer Leverkusen, seems to fit the profile Laporta is looking for: a hard-working strategist with personality who is committed to an offensive game.
At 42, Alonso has left an indelible mark on clubs such as Real Sociedad, Liverpool and Real Madrid. According to MundoDeportivo, his career as an up-and-coming coach makes him an attractive option for Barça’s bench, even though he has a contract until 2026. Names like Luis Enrique, Mikel Arteta and Roberto de Zerbi also stand out in the list of future prospects. although all contractual obligations exist.
Luis Enrique, who has been linked with Barcelona in the past, is one of Laporta’s favorites, despite his current contract with PSG until 2025. Hansi Flick and Unai Emery are also on the list of candidates, although the former appears to be losing ground to one preferred option.
No decisions are being made yet
Barça is in a phase of analysis to determine the best option for its bench, with the choice of path to take taking precedence over the name of the coach. However, the board cannot rest on its laurels, especially when Laporta has big names like Arteta, Luis Enrique or Xabi Alonso himself in his sights.