According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Roberto De Zerbi is proving to be the most realistic and logical option to take over the management of FC Barcelona. The Italian coach, currently at Brighton, could be the right person to lead the culé team thanks to his attacking style of play and his ability to develop young talent.
Since arriving at Brighton in 2022, De Zerbi has made a significant mark by helping the team qualify for the Europa League and reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
His focus on attacking football makes him an attractive candidate for Barcelona, who are looking to regain their football identity that has been lost in recent years. And for me it is the ideal option for the Blaugrana team.
Roberto De Zerbi, the ideal coach for the current FC Barcelona
The 3-4-3 (or 3-4-2-1) tactical system used by De Zerbi at Brighton could be an interesting option for the current Barça squad. Their focus on developing young talent (the key to the development of Cubarsí, Fort, Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Gavi…) and their commitment to an attacking game are in line with the Catalan club’s traditional values. And he would fit perfectly into the current squad, even though we know that the club will sign and sell players in the summer transfer market.
Although De Zerbi may not enjoy the same recognition as other managers such as Flick or Tuchel, his pragmatic approach and ability to work under pressure could be exactly what Barcelona need during this transition period. The ideal would be to upgrade low-level players, which is crucial on both a sporting and economic level.
Roberto De Zerbi seems to me to be the most logical bet Barça could make, both because of his style of play and his ability to develop young talent.
Less in the spotlight than Flick or Tuchel, but a way of working that would do the club a lot of good.
— Javier Parra Peña (@Javier_EPP) February 16, 2024
For De Zerbi, managing Barcelona would be a unique and challenging opportunity. Despite the club’s current problems, its prestige and history remain attractive to any ambitious coach in Europe. The opportunity to compete for important titles could be an irresistible incentive for the Italian, who could find Barça the ideal setting to showcase his talent and ambitions as an elite coach.