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Mikel Arteta to replace Xavi? Barcelona make contact with Arsenal boss over potential summer move

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In January, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/xavi-quit-barcelona-manager-confirms-leaving-end-of-season-in-shock-announcement-after-catalans-ship-five-villarreal/blt5e11dda249a33995" target="_blank">Xavi announced that he would leave the Catalan club</a> at the end of the current campaign. Since then, Barcelona sporting director Deco has been working behind the scenes to finalise a new head coach for the club ahead of the 2024/25 season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

According to <a href="https://www.relevo.com/futbol/liga-primera/barca-pierde-vista-mikel-arteta-20240305112110-nt.html" target="_blank">Relevo</a>, Barca are eyeing a move for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as possible replacement for Xavi and Deco has reportedly been in touch with the Basque coach. Both the sporting director and club president Joan Laporta like the Gunners manager, although he has a contract with the Premier League giants until 2025.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Last week, journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1763980186016432286" target="_blank">Florian Plettenberg</a> reported that the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-making-moves-early-blaugrana-concrete-talks-hansi-flick-xavi/blt25170698e196fcea#cs94ff45dfc3f3ebce" target="_blank">Catalan giants have held 'concrete talks'</a> with former treble-winning Bayern Munich and Germany manager Hansi Flick about becoming their next head coach. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-ruben-amorim-replace-xavi-sporting-cp-liverpool-bayern-munich/blt82083a310807f7fa" target="_blank">Sporting coach Ruben Amorim</a> has also been linked with a move to the Catalan giants.

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Xavi's side, who are on the back of a goalless draw against Athletic Club, will aim to get back to winning ways on Friday as they take on Mallorca in a crucial La Liga encounter.

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Mikel Arteta to replace Xavi? Barcelona make contact with Arsenal boss over potential summer move | Goal.com US

Barcelona are eyeing a move for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as they look to replace Xavi in the summer.

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