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Rafa Marquez emerges as new ‘No. 1 option’ to take over from Xavi if boss leaves Barcelona

Related Topics: Rafa Marquez, Hansi Flick, Barcelona

Barcelona’s hunt for a new coach to replace Xavi seemingly hasn’t made much progress in the weeks since he announced he would leave at the end of the season.

Diario Sport are now reporting that Barcelona have two options currently. To either continue with Xavi or to go with Rafa Marquez instead.

Barca have pretty much given up on Roberto De Zerbi, for financial reasons, don’t seem too impressed with Hansi Flick and have finally realised Luis Enrique won’t return.

The report claims that Marquez has emerged as “the No.