The news is an open secret in England. Rúben Amorim is on the verge of being dismissed and Xavi Hernández is the chosen one to take charge of Manchester United.
Once his sabbatical year is over, Xavi is in the phase of listening to offers. So far, the one that appeals to him the most is from Manchester United, which is caught in a dangerous spiral of poor results that has lasted for decades.
Joan Laporta Rubs His Hands
The move promises to be very profitable for FC Barcelona. Laporta rubs his hands because in the operation, Xavi would like to include two FC Barcelona players who are on the market.
Xavi would land at Old Trafford with his trusted staff. The same ones who joined him at Barça. And he wouldn't arrive alone because he would land in Manchester with two players he fully trusts.
The problem for United is not money. In Manchester, they are willing to accept the conditions of the Catalan coach, who demands to have Ronald Araújo and Frenkie De Jong by his side to straighten United's course.
Meanwhile, he will try to recover Marcus Rashford, the star that Barça couldn't register in the winter market and who is now playing on loan at Aston Villa.
Xavi Would Get Rid of Casemiro from Manchester United
What Xavi is clear about is that he doesn't count on Casemiro, the former Real Madrid player. He hasn't worked out at United and he's not his favorite. He doesn't fit what he needs for the pivot position.
Casemiro's contract ends in 2026, but his performance hasn't been optimal, and the club will terminate his contract.
Xavi will ask instead for the German Joshua Kimmich or the Donostian Martín Zubimendi, two old targets from his time at FC Barcelona.
Xavi Hernández is the consensus candidate at Manchester United after the disastrous failure of Rúben Amorim. The Portuguese coach arrived a few months ago as the trendy coach in Europe after his successes with Sporting de Portugal.
In 14th Place, 34 Points Behind Liverpool
Manchester United is in 14th place in the Premier League table. They have won 9 matches, drawn 6, and lost 12.
They have accumulated 33 points and are 34 points behind the leader Liverpool. And 14 points behind Manchester City, which closes the Champions League spots.
Xavi has a good reputation in the Premier League, for his understanding of soccer as a player and for his methods as Barça's coach.
Since his departure from Barça, Xavi has maintained a scrupulous and sporting silence about Hansi Flick's work. His relations with Laporta remain good.