Xavi and Koeman rated more highly then Blanc at the Camp Nou

The rumours over who will become the new Barca coach continue despite Quique Setien having a contract at the Catalan giants. A day after 'L¡Equipe' said that Laurent Blanc was the number one candidate, 'Mundo Deportivo' reports that Xavi and Ronald Koeman are rated more highly.

Laurent Blanc's name is the latest to be added to the possible candidates to take over at Barca for next season. Despite the fact Quique Setien still has a contract at the club, nobody denies that what happens in the Champions League will have a big impact on Setien's future. That said, if Setien is dismissed, the French coach would not be the number one choice. 

And the thing is 'Mundo Deportivo', a day after the report by 'L'Equipe' saying that Blanc was the number one target, stressed and Xavi Hernandez and Ronald Koeman are still preferred by the club over Blanc. 

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In fact, there is almost unanimity that Xavi should become the next Barca coach and for several years. This is despite the fact Xavi recently renewed at Al Sadd but with a clause which says he can leave for Barcelona. The only thing is he does not have a great deal of coaching experience. 

Therefore, the Dutch boss is seen as the perfect transition: another ex-Barca man who knows the club well. He can take over while Xavi gets more experience. 

Laurent Blanc has also been at Barca although that was for just the one season.