Barcelona finally address the speculations surrounding Jurgen Klopp potentially taking over from Xavi.

Barcelona has finally addressed the ongoing rumors linking Jurgen Klopp to the club.

Jurgen Klopp’s departure from Liverpool at the end of the season has been confirmed.

In a surprising move, Klopp made the announcement in January, causing shockwaves in the football world.

The renowned German manager, who took charge of Liverpool in October 2015, had recently extended his contract in April 2022 for an additional two years, keeping him at the club until 2026.

However, Klopp has made the decision to step down from his position at Anfield earlier than anticipated, concluding his highly successful tenure on Merseyside, during which he led Liverpool to an impressive seven major trophies.

As the Klopp farewell tour commences, it is worth examining the reasons behind one of the most influential figures in the club’s history deciding to conclude his Liverpool journey after nearly nine years.

Last month, the German manager surprised everyone by announcing his departure from the club in a comprehensive statement. He made it clear that he will leave once the current campaign concludes.

Although the 56-year-old seemed determined not to return to management for a while, there have been speculations about him potentially taking over Xavi’s position in the Barcelona dugout. However, Xavi himself confirmed his departure from Barcelona just days after Klopp’s announcement, making this season his last at the Nou Camp.

And refraining from adding fuel to the speculation, Barcelona director Deco, in a discussion about the potential of Klopp taking over from the 2010 World Cup winner, declined to dismiss the possibility of the German being considered.

“Klopp is an exceptional coach, but now is not the appropriate time to delve into this matter,” Deco stated to La Vanguardia, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.

“We have numerous options; the appointment of the future head coach will be addressed at a later stage.”

By keeping his options open and his intentions undisclosed, supporters from both Barcelona and Liverpool will undoubtedly question why Deco opted not to provide a more definitive response.

Regardless of whether Barcelona perceives Klopp as the successor to Xavi’s legacy, given the German’s independent nature and exceptional abilities, Liverpool fans are aware that his next move will be solely on his own terms.