Xavi's departure from the club looms ever closer. In fact, there are whispers that the former Barcelona midfielder may be dismissed even earlier should the team fail against Napoli in the Champions League. But those are just speculations and doomsday predictions; what we know for sure, however, is that after June 30th, Barcelona will have a new coach in the hot seat.
Hansi Flick remains among the frontrunners; the German fancies the job and ticks Joan Laporta's boxes. But he's not the only one. From his team's performances, his own philosophy and none other than Pep Guardiola's personal recommendations came a name many are familiar with by now: Roberto De Zerbi.
But is he the right man for the job? Can De Zerbi truly revolutionise Barcelona?