Categories: News

New candidate for Barcelona job emerges

PSV manager, Phillip Cocu joins Max Allegri, Jorge Sampaoli, Ernesto Valverde and Leonardo Jardim, all seen as potential successors to the Champions League winner.
Phillip Cocu © alchetron

“It would be fantastic to Coach Barca,” the former Cule’ told Carrusel Radio (via Le10Sport) “One never knows, but whoever does succeed Luis Enrique will have a tough job.”

It’s been a few weeks since Luis Enrique announced his decision to resign as Barcelona Coach at the end of the season.

“I won’t be Barcelona’s Coach next season,” Enrique revealed after Barcelona’s humbling at the hands of PSG, “It’s a decision that I’ve carefully weighed and meditated.”

Cocu, the winner of two straight Eredivisie titles at PSV, played 205 Liga games for the Catalan side during his professional career, and has since gone on to lead PSV to a dominant record in Holland, his men winning over 65% of their games.

Max Allegri of Juventus has been linked to the job, too, but it increasingly looks like he will remain.

This post was last modified on November 30, 2018 1:57 pm

SoccerNet Editor

Our editorial team at Soccernet.ng boasts over a decade of combined experience in covering Nigerian football, delivering timely news, expert analysis, and engaging content. With a passion for the game and a commitment to excellence, we connect fans to the heart of Nigerian and global football stories.

Share
Published by
SoccerNet Editor

Recent Posts

Kelechi Iheanacho: Five clubs in race to sign Sevilla forward ahead of January window

The January transfer window is fast approaching, and Sevilla FC forward Kelechi Iheanacho has become… Read More

6 hours ago

Boavista slam ₦9.6 billion price-tag on Super Eagles star amid from Trabzonspor

Portuguese club Boavista have slapped a hefty ₦9.6 billion price-tag on Super Eagles defender Bruno… Read More

6 hours ago

Why Taiwo Awoniyi’s market value has dropped by ₦13.6 billion at Nottingham Forest

Taiwo Awoniyi’s time at Nottingham Forest has taken a disappointing turn, with the Nigerian striker's… Read More

8 hours ago

Why Chelsea doesn’t need Victor Osimhen – Ex-Man City star Wright-Philips

Former English international Shaun Wright-Phillips has weighed in on Chelsea's potential pursuit of Super Eagles… Read More

10 hours ago

Kvaratskhelia or Yunus Akgün? Victor Osimhen speaks on his preferred teammate

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor James Osimhen, refused to pick a side when he… Read More

11 hours ago

17-year-old Nigeria-eligible defender pens professional deal with Chelsea

Teenage English sensation, Olutayo Peter Subuloye, has penned his first professional contract with two-time UEFA… Read More

14 hours ago