Barcelona sporting director Deco insists the club has no plans to consider rehiring Pep Guardiola as manager.
And the former Portugal star has played down the chances of compatriot Jose Mourinho taking charge at the Nou Camp.
The LaLiga giants will need to appoint a new manager in the summer as Xavi has revealed he will leave at the end of the season.
The announcement has led to speculation on who could be the next manager.
Manchester City boss Guardiola spent four years as Barcelona manager from 2008-12 having also spent more than a decade at the club as a player.