A Barcelona legend has urged the club to seek the services of Jose Mourinho as their up coming manager to substitute the outgoing Xavi – insisting he should not be neglected just since he has background taking care of rivals Authentic Madrid.
Mourinho – a two-time Champions League winner – is on the lookout for a new task immediately after becoming sacked by Roma in January pursuing 1 get in 6, with club legend Daniele De Rossi replacing him.
Barca are also browsing for a new coach soon after information that Xavi would be leaving his article at the stop of the time.
The Spanish giants’ only hope of winning any silverware this season is the LaLiga title – and that appears to be like slim with Madrid eight factors crystal clear of them with 7 video games to participate in.
And provided Mourinho’s keep track of record of good results, the club’s famous player Rivaldo thinks he would be a ‘great signing’ at the Nou Camp as he raved about his track record of silverware – contacting him ‘a winner’.
A Barcelona legend has urged the club to employ Jose Mourinho as their next supervisor
The club are on the lookout for a new manager, with Xavi set to depart the Nou Camp this summer time
‘There are a lot of lovers who do not accept gamers or coaches who played for or managed their rival group,’ he explained to Betfair, through the Sunlight. But Jose Mourinho has currently been at Barcelona, with Sir Bobby Robson, and he is a wonderful particular person.
‘Of program, his depth as a coach, and in some cases remaining controversial with his own enthusiasts could be a issue from the commencing, but he is a winner.
‘Considering that he is without a club and the circumstance at Barcelona, in my viewpoint, it is much easier for him to sign up for the group than Guardiola appropriate now, and I believe It would be a fantastic signing for Barcelona, even though some supporters you should not like the name.
‘Without a doubt he would do a great job, he is familiar with the group, the Spanish league, the Champions League and has a whole lot of practical experience.’
However, he wasn’t confident about the prospect of Pep Guardiola making a sensational return to Barcelona – acquiring received 3 LaLiga titles, two Copa Del Reys and two Champions League titles all through his 4 year spell.
‘I do not see Guardiola becoming a member of Barcelona whenever shortly,’ he additional.
Rivaldo thinks ‘winner’ Mourinho would be a great fit despite his previous with Real Madrid
‘I think the only reasonable opportunity would be when he would like to shift back again residence and appreciate far more relatives daily life, which is a lot easier for him in Barcelona, and can mentor the crew at the exact time.
‘He’s carrying out well in England, and I believe this return would also depend on the economic condition of the club, and if they can deliver gamers in for Guardiola.’
Rivaldo liked his very best years at the Nou Camp, enjoying for the club 235 moments, far more than any other club, and scoring 130 aims. He gained four trophies through his 5 seasons there.
He is regarded as a person of the greatest players of all time obtaining netted 377 situations in 813 club video games, as nicely as 35 in 74 caps for his state – for whom he won the Earth Cup in 2002.