WILL EGARENSE TRAIN IN EUROPE AGAIN?
One of the 'greats' of Serie A contacts Xavi Hernández to find out his availability
Published:27/01/2025 - 18:03h
Updated:27/01/2025 - 18:17h
Xavi Hernández seems to be generating interest on the part of one of the 'greats' of Europe, at least to evaluate his situation for the future
The name of Xavi Hernández has become the subject of multiple debates recently. The man from Terrassa, who ended his spell as the coach of FC Barcelona at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, is currently a free agent. Despite expressing his desire to take a sabbatical period after his demanding cycle on the Catalan team's bench, speculations about what his next destination could be have not stopped circulating at any moment.
Recently, Xavi has started to be linked with one of the top teams in Europe. According to reports from the French media outlet L'Équipe, Juventus has already contacted the man from Terrassa to inquire about his availability in the event of considering replacing Thiago Motta, the current coach of the 'bianconeri'. These discussions, it's worth noting, seem to be of an informal nature.
Juventus is going through a complex sporting moment
This potential move regarding Thiago Motta's position likely arises due to the current situation Juventus is facing. It's important to remember that the 'Vecchia Signora' started the year 2025 with a defeat against AC Milan in the 'semis' of the Italian Super Cup (1-2).
Following that loss to the 'rossoneri', the results of the Juventus team have not been as expected, with three draws, one defeat, and only one victory in the five matches played so far. This has raised uncertainty about Juve's performance and the direction of their sporting project.
The 'Vecchia Signora' does not plan to rush into replacing Thiago Motta
However, it seems that the 'Vecchia Signora's' plans do not involve an immediate replacement of Thiago Motta. According to the aforementioned source, this could be interpreted as "simply a logical step for a club like Juventus to remain open to markets, including that of coaches."
The outcome of this situation is yet to be seen. If Juventus, currently in fifth place in Serie A with 37 points, 16 points behind the leader (Napoli), and in 17th place in the UEFA Champions League with 12 points, eventually manages to replace the Italo-Brazilian coach, it will be crucial to consider Xavi Hernández's stance towards a potential involvement in this new elite football venture and his willingness to abandon his sabbatical retirement.