Roberto De Zerbi is the main candidate to succeed Xavi, it is claimed ASH. The Italian manager of Brighton & Hove Albion is highly regarded by FC Barcelona management, but has a release clause of ten million euros.

An important condition for Barcelona is that the departure clause does not have to be paid. For the time being, De Zerbi's name can count on the approval of all members of the Barcelona sports committee.

According to information from ASH De Zerbi is in good standing with Joan Laporta and Deco, among others, and he is the ideal man to succeed Xavi. The current Barcelona coach will leave next summer, he recently announced.

The entourage of De Zerbi, Edmundo Kabchi and Edoardo Cnajr, reportedly traveled to Barcelona last week for a meeting with the Barcelona club management. The maintenance reportedly lasted about three hours.

Although Kabchi and Cnajr actually traveled to discuss the contract extension of their client Ronald Araújo, it is confirmed that the possibility of bringing De Zerbi to the Spotify Camp Nou has also been extensively discussed.

The main obstacle therefore seems to be the escape clause of ten million euros. Barcelona have promised De Zerbi's management that if they manage to get him out of his contract, the Italian will be at the helm of the Catalans from July 1.

The Zerbi is praised, among other things, for its eye for talent development. For example, last summer he urged the Brighton club management for the arrival of Ansu Fati, who was not assured of a starting place at Barcelona.

Although negotiations are expected to be tough and complicated, Barcelona remain hopeful of appointing De Zerbi, it sounds. The coach still has a contract with Brighton until mid-2026.

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