Barcelona have reportedly added a new big name to the list of potential managers who could replace Xavi Hernandez at the end of the season.
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After the Blaugrana's 1-1 draw away with Napoli in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, Xavi insisted he was not going to make a U-turn on his initial decision to leave his head coaching role with the Catalan giants come the end of the campaign.
Many coaches have since been touted to replace the Barca legend in the Camp Nou hot seat, with names such as Brighton Hove Albion's Roberto De Zerbi and ex-Germany boss Hansi Flick among the reported frontrunners to succeed the Spaniard.
However, according to Sky Germany, a new name has entered the fray, and that is Thomas Tuchel.
Earlier this week, Bayern Munich announced that they had come to a mutual agreement with the 50-year-old that would see him leave the club come the end of the season.
This not only ignited speculation as to who could become the new head coach at the Allianz Arena, but also where Tuchel could end up next.
The same report claims that, for years, the Krumbach native has been intrigued by Barca's philosophy and their famed youth academy, La Masia, having had the chance to meet Johan Cruyff and also discuss the club with another former Barca manager in Pep Guardiola.
It is believed he is open to making the move to Catalonia as he is a fan of Spain and particularly the club.
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Tuchel is, however, also said to be receptive towards a return to the Premier League should the opportunity arise, having taken charge of Chelsea between .
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