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Barcelona add Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi to list of managerial targets

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Barcelona have reportedly added Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi to a growing list of managerial targets as they search for a replacement for Xavi.

Marca are reporting that De Zerbi is being “strongly considered” by the Catalans and has the right kind of profile the club are looking for in a coach.

Barca want someone who has experience, possesses bags of energy, and has a great hunger to win trophies.

De Zerbi has done a fine job since taking over at Brighton. The team have qualified for European football for the first time in their history and went on to top their group.