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Club legend Xavi is the favourite to replace Ronald Koeman at Barcelona, but Belgium's Roberto Martinez and ex-Chelsea boss Antonio Conte are also in the frame... so, who will the club go for to get them out of the mire?

Barcelona have finally swung the axe on Ronald Koeman and one of the most coveted jobs in world football is up for grabs once again.

The Nou Camp hotseat is always a prestigious one but the job on offer will be vastly different to previous years after the departure of Lionel Messi and with the club in financial turmoil.

That lack of stability might put a few coaches off the role but there is still enough quality and talent in the squad to work with, including rising stars Eric Garcia, Ansu Fati, Pedri and Gavi.