Chelsea evaluates former Barcelona boss Xavi for head coach vacancy

Chelsea, owned by BlueCo, are searching for a permanent head coach after dismissing Liam Rosenior. Interim manager Calum McFarlane will remain in charge until the summer, but the club is expected to appoint a more experienced replacement for the next season.

Reports indicate that Xavi, the ex‑Barcelona manager who has been out of management since the 2023/24 season, was approached by Chelsea and was at one point among the top candidates. The club reportedly values a coach who shares its emerging football identity, which brought Xavi into consideration alongside names such as Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner, Marco Silva, Xabi Alonso and Cesc Fàbregas.

Subsequent sources suggest that Chelsea may have shifted focus to three other major candidates—Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva and Xabi Alonso—potentially moving Xavi down the shortlist.