Barcelona confident of convincing Jurgen Klopp to postpone his sabbatical and join in the summer

Following Xavi Hernandez’s decision to leave the club at the end of the season, the Barcelona management is working ’round the clock to find an able replacement.

Several big names have been linked with a move to Camp Nou in recent days, with Barcelona particularly keen on hiring Jurgen Klopp.

The German mastermind has recently announced his desire to leave Liverpool at the end of the season.

This has caught the attention of FC Barcelona, despite the fact that many expect Klopp to take at least a one-year break from coaching.

Barcelona confident of convincing Klopp

However, according to a report from Diario SPORT, Barcelona are hopeful that they can convince Klopp to postpone his planned break and encourage him to join the club in the summer.

Having enjoyed immense success during his time at Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, Klopp is regarded as one of the top coaches in the world.

Klopp’s tactical astuteness, coupled with his motivational powers make him an appealing option for Barcelona.

That is why the Catalans are ready to make every effort to try and secure the services of the German manager this coming summer.

Barcelona face obstacles

That being said, signing Klopp could be far from easy, as far as Barcelona are concerned.

The report notes that one of Barça’s biggest obstacles is the club’s economic woes.

That means Barcelona are unsure whether or not they can provide any economic support to Klopp for the project.

The decision, therefore, is now up to Klopp, as to whether or not he will join Barcelona next season under these tough economic circumstances.