Joan Laporta on the move to get Jurgen Klopp to Barcelona after XABI exit

There are escalating rumours that Barcelona might look for a new manager in the summer as Xavi Hernandez faces mounting pressure to keep his position. It’s hardly surprising that the two have been connected, as one of the greatest games is about to become accessible.

After years of intense Premier League competition, Jurgen Klopp has declared his decision to leave Liverpool, citing weariness at Anfield. Crucially, he also said that he would be going on a one-year sabbatical.

But it would be naive to believe that the competition for his signature hasn’t already begun. Joan Laporta has said in the past, according to Sport, that Klopp is a “dream move” for Barcelona as manager. Laporta has already made overtures to Klopp in an attempt to lure him to Camp Nou, but negotiations never progressed.

It is stated in the piece that this is not new information; rather, it is merely a reminder that Laporta has always admired Klopp as a manager. However, Klopp has also been discussed as a potential by Real Madrid, where the German coach is equally highly regarded.

According to Diario Sport, Joan Laporta, the president of Barcelona, is fond of Jurgen Klopp and would be happy to have him take over as coach of the team.

Laporta has always respected German coaches for their in-depth knowledge of the game and flexibility in any situation. Laporta therefore had the intention of bringing Klopp to Barcelona when Ronald Koeman was fired in 2021, but he decided against it as Klopp was already entrenched as Liverpool’s manager.

“Klopp Sets Conditions for Barcelona Role:

In a meeting between Jurgen Klopp and Joan Laporta, the president of Barcelona FC, Klopp laid out two non-negotiable conditions that Laporta must fulfill before he could consider accepting a managerial role at the Catalan club.

The first condition was clear: Klopp insisted on complete autonomy and control over the team’s transfer policy and player recruitment. Having experienced success at Liverpool with a similar setup, Klopp emphasized the importance of having the final say on which players are brought in and sold, ensuring that his vision for the team aligns with the club’s long-term objectives.

The second condition was equally important to Klopp: he demanded assurances of stability and support from the club’s board and ownership. With Barcelona facing financial challenges and uncertainty surrounding their future direction, Klopp stressed the need for a united front and a clear plan for navigating the club through turbulent times. He made it clear that he would only consider taking on the managerial role if he had the full backing of the club’s hierarchy.

As Laporta listened to Klopp’s conditions, he understood the gravity of the situation. The German manager’s reputation for success and his track record of building winning teams made him an attractive prospect for Barcelona, but Laporta knew that meeting Klopp’s demands would require careful consideration and negotiation.

With both parties aware of the stakes involved, Laporta assured Klopp that he would do everything in his power to meet his conditions and pave the way for a successful partnership between the manager and the club. As discussions continued, the prospect of Jurgen Klopp taking the reins at Barcelona seemed closer than ever before, contingent upon Laporta’s ability to fulfill Klopp’s conditions and lay the groundwork for a new era of success at the Camp Nou.