Xavi to Chelsea?! Barcelona boss tipped to hold shock talks with Blues over replacing Mauricio Pochettino after being axed by Catalan giants

Chelsea are reportedly set to hold talks talks with Barcelona legend Xavi as they look to replace Mauricio Pochettino.

WHAT HAPPENED?
On Friday, the Catalan giants officially announced that they have decided to part ways with head coach Xavi at the end of the current season. Chelsea, on the other hand, announced the departure of Mauricio Pochettino by mutual consent after just one year with the Argentine in charge at Stamford Bridge.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Blues are looking for a suitable candidate to replace Pochettino at the helm and according to journalist Pedro Almeida, they are set to open talks with Xavi to evaluate the possibility of appointing the former Spain international as their new head coach.
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The Premier League giants have also included managers like Roberto De Zerbi, Thomas Frank, Kieran McKenna and Enzo Maresca on their shortlist as they look to appoint Pochettino's successor as soon as possible.

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WHAT NEXT FOR XAVI?
The 44-year-old will sit in the Barcelona dugout one last time on Sunday as they take on Sevilla in their final game of the season away from home.

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