Here is a list of names who can replace Ronald Koeman as the new manager of FC Barcelona for the 2021-22 season, their betting odds and rumours
The Barcelona camp is in so much news because of their manager. Moreover, the board is considering sacking their current manager Ronald Koeman. The relationship[ between the board and Koeman are not well and the Dutch is not delivering the results. Also, he admitted in the press conference that it was the best he could have done. Surely, this is not the mentality Barcelona wants in their camp.
The sacking of Ronald Koeman will be huge for Barcelona. They will have to find a new name for the post which is not an easy task. So, here is a list of managers who can be the possible replacement for Ronald Koeman.
La Liga Sack Race 2021: FC Barcelona New Manager Betting Odds, Rumours And Predictions
The times are hard for Barcelona fans. Earlier, they saw the departure of their most favourite player Lionel Messi from Nou. Later on, they lost their opening UCL game against Bayern Munich by 3-0. According to an odd website, Koeman was the fifth best choice to get sacked this season as a manager. Recent results have shown that he could be the first in the Top 5 leagues in Europe to get sacked.
Here is the list of names who can accept the offer of becoming the next manager at Barcelona:
5. Patrick Kluivert
Kluivert spent six years at Barcelona playing more than 200 games. The Dutchman knows the club well as he was the former director of La Masia.
He has served as interim or assistant manager at many clubs. However, he doesn’t have the management experience of a first-team. He served as assistant manager at Cameron and Netherlands.
Odds: 9/1
4. Francisco Javier García Pimienta
Javier served as a Barcelona manager since 2006. However, these managements were for the youth team or for the B team. In June he was fired from the post and was replaced by Sergi Barjuán.
Javier is currently free and is not managing any other team.
Odds: 6/1
3. Roberto Martinez
Martinez has earned a special name in the field of management since taking the charge of Belgium national team. He helped the team to win their first bronze medal at a World Cup. However, the recent performance at Euro 200 was not so great as the Red Devils lost to Italy.
He can be a perfect replacement. Furthermore, he is from Spain, knows the country well and speaks Spanish.
Odds: 6/1
2. Xavi Hernandez
This name has been linked with Barcelona since Luis Enrique left. Xavi is a Barcelona legend who won many trophies at the club. Currently, he is managing Qatar side Al-Saad and has experience of two years.
It is almost written that Xavi will be managing Barcelona one day, but when? Barcelona board considers Xavi as next Guardiola and they don’t want to take the decision in rush.
Odds: 13/5
- Mikel Arteta
Arteta can be a long time replacement for Barcelona. Moreover, he is a Barcelona product as he played for the B team before joining the Rangers. However, Arteta season has not been so well with Arsenal so far and he might consider other options.
Looks like the Barcelona board have trust in the manager and they know his potential.
Odds: 5/2