Barcelona legend Xavi emerges as contender to take over as Chelsea boss

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Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez is being considered as a candidate for the Chelsea managerial position after the club's recent managerial changes. He has expressed interest in managing in the Premier League and is looking for a new project.

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Xavi Hernandez is a candidate for Chelsea's managerial position
Chelsea recently parted ways with manager Liam Rosenior
Xavi is interested in a project in the Premier League
Other candidates include Xabi Alonso and Cesc Fabregas
Chelsea aims to instill a cohesive identity across teams

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SEVILLE, SPAIN - MAY 26: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on before the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on May 26, 2024 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez has reportedly emerged as an option to be the next manager of Premier League side Chelsea. The Blues parted company with Enzo Maresca at the start of the year and replaced him with Liam Rosenior. Yet Rosenior didn’t even last four months in the role before becoming the last manager to be booted out of the door. According to The Independent, Xavi is “under consideration” to be the next manager as they want a coach who can instil an identity at the club that runs from the first team right through the club’s youth teams. Xabi Alonso, Franceso Farioli and Cesc Fabregas are also believed to be in Chelsea’s thoughts, while Andoni Iraola’s name has also been mentioned. Xavi has been out of work since leaving Barcelona and has said he’d love a “project” for his next job, while also admitting he’s keen on working in England. “I’d love to work in the Premier League because I love the passion there. In Spain, it’s too much about the result,” Would Xavi be a good option for Chelsea? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Why is Xavi Hernandez being considered for the Chelsea manager role?

Xavi is under consideration because Chelsea seeks a coach who can establish a cohesive identity across all levels of the club.

Who are the other candidates for the Chelsea managerial position?

Other candidates include Xabi Alonso, Francesco Farioli, Cesc Fabregas, and Andoni Iraola.

What has Xavi said about working in the Premier League?

Xavi has expressed a desire to work in the Premier League, citing his love for the passion of the league compared to the focus on results in Spain.

Barcelona legend Xavi emerges as contender to take over as Chelsea boss

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