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Barcelona 'draw up shortlist of Xavi replacements' with Mikel Arteta, Roberto De Zerbi and two other Premier League bosses in the frame

Barcelona have drawn up a star-studded shortlist of candidates to succeed coach Xavi Hernandez with Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso and Roberto De Zerbi reportedly among the contenders.

Xavi announced on January 27 that he will depart the club at the end of the season, having taken over in November 2021.

Attention has quickly turned to his replacement with Mundo Deportivo mentioning a number of names in the frame.

Arsenal boss Arteta, 41, came through at Barcelona's academy and his attacking style would be attractive to the Nou Camp club.