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Having faced the refusals of Xavi and Ronald Koeman to take over from Ernesto Valverde, FC Barcelona would now study another profile which has been announced in its viewfinder many times.
The adventure ofErnesto Valverde at FC Barcelona may soon come to an end, despite the fact that his contract will expire in six months. Indeed, while he has never been unanimous among observers of the Catalan club, the former coach of theAthletic club saw criticism against him intensify since last Thursday and the defeat of Barca facing theAtlético de Madrid in the semi-finals of Spanish Super Cup. Therefore, the FC Barcelona would have launched in search of a successor to Ernesto Valverde, but this would be tricky at the moment. Indeed, after having failed Xavi, who would not like to step down as coach of Al Sadd this winter, Barca would also have received a negative response from Ronald Koeman, who would not want to leave the selection of Netherlands. In this perspective, the leaders of the Catalan club must orient themselves towards new tracks and, in addition to the possibility of entrusting the reins of the team to Garcia Pimienta, the coach of Barça B, the decision makers of FC Barcelona would have checked the name of a renowned tactician in Spain.
FC Barcelona would target Quique Setien!
According to information from GOL, Quique Setien would be candidate to take over fromErnesto Valverde on the bench FC Barcelona. The name of the former coach of the Real Betis, free since his departure from Verdiblancos last season would be on the table. A profile of choice for the Barca insofar as his ideas fit perfectly with the historical play style of Blaugrana. This is not the first time that the name of Quique Setien is related to FC Barcelona, it remains to be seen whether the dossier will materialize this time.
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