{"id":329872,"date":"2026-05-06T02:02:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T20:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=329872"},"modified":"2026-05-06T02:02:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T20:32:52","slug":"xavis-stance-on-becoming-chelsea-manager-revealed-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/xavis-stance-on-becoming-chelsea-manager-revealed-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Xavi’s stance on becoming Chelsea manager revealed | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Chelsea have reportedly made an approach for Barcelona legend Xavi (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Barcelona icon Xavi is reportedly \u2018open\u2019 to the prospect of taking charge as Chelsea head coach this summer.<\/p>\n

Chelsea were quick to start their seek for a brand new manager after Liam Rosenior\u2019s turbulent 107-day reign was delivered to an end last month.<\/p>\n

A miserable run of 5 straight defeats within the Premier League, without scoring a single goal, meant Rosenior\u2019s position became unattainable to defend, with the club\u2019s Champions League hopes now seemingly dissipated.<\/p>\n

Under-21 boss Calum McFarlane oversaw a 1-0 victory over Leeds to steer Chelsea into this yr\u2019s FA Cup final, having picked up the pieces on an interim basis last month.<\/p>\n

But a heavy 3-1 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest served as a stark reminder of Chelsea\u2019s desperate situation within the league \u2013 and Stamford Bridge bosses are wanting to secure a deal for Rosenior\u2019s everlasting successor sooner relatively than later.<\/p>\n

Since Rosenior\u2019s sacking, a number of high-profile names have been linked with the vacant position, including the likes of Xabi Alonso, Oliver Glasner, Cesc Fabregas and Andoni Iraola, who has confirmed he might be leaving Bournemouth at the top of the season.<\/p>\n

Xavi can also be being strongly considered by Chelsea\u2019s hierarchy and based on talkSPORT<\/a>, the Club World Cup holders have made an initial approach for the 46-year-old Spaniard. <\/p>\n

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McFarlane has taken over from Rosenior on an interim basis (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Xavi departed Barcelona at the top of the 2023\/24 season (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The legendary ex-Barcelona midfielder-turned-manager is alleged to be \u2018open\u2019 to the thought of leading Chelsea having been out of a job since his dismissal on the Camp Nou back in May 2024.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, the report claims the Blues are \u2018prioritising other candidates\u2019 at this stage during what might be a \u2018thorough recruitment process\u2019.<\/p>\n

Xavi steered Barca to La Liga glory in his first yr as head coach, before Real Madrid stormed to the title the next season, ending with a ten-point advantage at the highest of the table.<\/p>\n

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In 2019, prior to his appointment at Barca, Xavi admitted he would relish the prospect to administer a \u2018big team\u2019 like Chelsea within the Premier League.<\/p>\n

\u2018Who doesn\u2019t just like the Premier League? The football atmosphere, the packed stadiums and the individuals who play within the Premier League say it\u2019s extraordinary,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

\u2018Obviously if I had to decide on, I might select a giant team, Manchester City or Manchester United, Chelsea,\u00a0Arsenal<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Tottenham<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\u2018Also, [Jurgen] Klopp and [Mauricio] Pochettino and\u00a0Unai Emery<\/a>, many individuals who’ve gone there are doing a rare job.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Chelsea sit ninth after falling to defeat at home to Forest on Monday (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This weekend, managerless Chelsea will hope to bring their wretched six-match losing streak within the Premier League to a halt once they take to the sphere against the champions, Liverpool, at Anfield.<\/p>\n

Squad morale might be likely be at an all-time low heading into the clash, though, with McFarlane bemoaning the side\u2019s \u2018unacceptable\u2019 first-half showing against Forest on Monday.<\/p>\n

\u2018Really upset with the performance, upset with the result,\u2019 a dejected McFarlane told reporters.<\/p>\n

\u2018I don\u2019t think we ever got to our level today that we all know we\u2019re able to. So yeah, naturally very disappointing.<\/p>\n

\u2018I feel the primary quarter-hour was unacceptable. The style wherein the 2 goals were conceded has really set us back. It gave ourselves a mountain to climb.<\/p>\n

\u2018You possibly can\u2019t try this at this level, especially against a team that\u2019s fighting for his or her life. That was just about, for me, something that we’d like to handle and improve.\u2019<\/p>\n

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