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Barcelona to miss out on Thiago Motta as Bologna boss to join Juventus

Barcelona look set to miss out on Thiago Motta this summer as the Bologna coach is expected to replace Massimiliano Allegri as manager of Juventus.

Motta is one of many names thought to be on Barca’s list of potential replacements for Xavi, if the coach is fired at the end of the season.

However, Sky Italia are reporting that Motta is heading to Turin instead and will sign a three-year deal worth around €5m per season.

As for Barcelona, the current favorites to take over from Xavi appear to be Hansi Flick and Rafa Marquez once again.