Want to End Cooperation with Quique Setien, Barcelona Want to Bring Mauricio Pochettino

DBasia.news – Barcelona is reportedly looking to end cooperation with current manager Quique Setien. The Blaugrana also reportedly began contacting several managers, one of whom was Tottenham Hotspur’s former manager, Mauricio Pochettino.

Quique Setien took over Barcelona in January 2020. He filled the place left by Ernesto Valverde. Setien was doubtful because he had never coached a top-level team before.

The doubt began to turn into criticism. The reason, Setian failed to bring Barcelona to win LaLiga and the Copa del Rey. In addition, Setien also argued with Lionel Messi.

Barcelona overtook Real Madrid in the hunt for the LaLiga title. Three draws won by Barcelona after the pandemic made Real Madrid poke to the top of the standings.

Marca reported, Barcelona officials began looking for a replacement coach Setien. Setien will be fired when this season ends.

Barcelona is reportedly communicating with former Tottenhan Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino. Currently, Pochettino is unemployed since being sacked by Tottenham in 2018.

Until now, there has been no further news about Pochettino’s response. Previously, Pochettino reportedly never refused to coach Barcelona when offered to replace Valverde.

In addition to Pochettino, Barcelona is also reported to have contacted several other coaches such as Laurent Blanc and Patrick Kluivert. In addition, there is also Massimiliano Allegri included in the list.

One chance Quique Setien saved his position was by bringing Barcelona to win the Champions League. For the next step, Barcelona will need to go through Napoli.