Barcelona’s sporting director Deco has reiterated the club’s emphasis on finding a new manager who prioritizes attractive football. The concept of ‘Barca DNA’ has resurfaced in discussions regarding Xavi’s successor, with Deco emphasizing its importance as a fundamental criterion for the club’s next leader.
“Barça’s DNA has always been to have quality players and the style has always been tried to be maintained, so there is no discussion about that,” he said.
“Many coaches have been here and the best players in history have passed through this club. and the idea has always been to want to play beautiful football.”
It’s not clear yet who will be charged with ensuring Barca play beautiful football next season. Hansi Flick has emerged as an early front-runner but Thomas Tuchel and Roberto De Zerbi are also thought to be targets.