Frank Rijkaard emerges as potential contender for FC Barcelona’s coaching role
FC Barcelona is gearing up for a significant change with the announced departure of Xavi Hernandez at the end of the season, leaving the coaching position vacant. In a proactive move, club president Joan Laporta has already initiated discussions with a potential successor. According to Radio Marca, Laporta has reached out to Franklin Rijkaard, better known as Frank Rijkaard, an iconic figure at the club.
At 61 years old, Rijkaard, a former Barcelona coach from 2003 to 2008, has reportedly been approached to assess his interest in returning to lead the team.
Discussions are ongoing, and the Dutch tactician seems open to this opportunity, considering a comeback to the blaugrana bench.
This comes after numerous prestigious names such as Pep Guardiola, Jürgen Klopp, José Mourinho, and Mikel Arteta have been linked to the vacant position.
However, Laporta appears to be exploring an internal option with the former Dutch midfielder, capitalizing on his previous knowledge of the club.
Frank Rijkaard could potentially be accompanied by Marco Van Basten, another Dutch football legend, adding an intriguing dimension to the possible reconstruction of an experienced coaching staff at Barça.
The focus is clearly on the possibility of Rijkaard returning to Barcelona, a prospect that could shape the future of FC Barcelona’s coaching staff.
Only time will tell how this potential development unfolds.
Source: Infos-sport
