Thiago Motta has reportedly emerged as the “number one” choice to replace Xavi at Barcelona if the club decide to part ways with the coach.
There’s growing speculation that Barca will wave goodbye to Xavi at the end of the season after an underwhelming campaign.
Cadena SER are reporting that Motta is the current favourite to take over as Laporta “really likes” the former Barca man who has impressed with his work at Bologna.
Motta only took the job in 2022 but has turned the team’s form around. Bologna have gone from a team struggling to stay in the Italian top flight to one that sits seventh right now.