Xavi announced that he would step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season, a news that instantly created waves in the soccer world, and the club immediately began to search for a successor. At the same time, Gopp also announced in advance that he would leave Liverpool in the summer, which undoubtedly triggered widespread public speculation. The Spanish daily sports newspaper revealed that Barcelona does have a strong interest in Gopp, but is still only in the "hope" stage. The real favorite is undoubtedly the B-team coach Markis, the former Barcelona star also made it clear that he is willing to accept the challenge.
Barcelona accepted Xavi's departure after coaching the remainder of the season and there is still plenty of time to find a suitable successor. It has been revealed that Leverkusen coach Shabi Alonso is not on Barcelona's list of considerations, and instead, Gopu has become the favorite of president Laporta. However, Barcelona is also clear about the difficulty of coaching Gopu, there is no plan for further action. In addition to Gopp, Kirona coach Michael is also a potential target.
