‘Waiting for Barcelona’ – Chelsea rejected in bid for new manager | OneFootball

Premier League giants Chelsea have today been dealt something of a blow in their pursuit of a new manager.

This comes amid confirmation that one of the Blues’ leading targets to replace the departing Mauricio Pochettino has knocked back the advances of the club.

The tactician in question? Hansi Flick.

As per a report from Mundo Deportivo, the former Bayern Munich and Germany headmaster responded with a firm ‘no’ upon being contacted by the Stamford Bridge brass.

Why? He is waiting for Barcelona.

The situation on the bench in Barcelona is of course considered to be completely up in the air with a view to next season.

As much comes with Joan Laporta and co. giving fresh consideration to parting ways with Xavi, just weeks on from confirming the Spaniard’s continuation beyond the summer.

Flick, for his part, has long been named as a leading contender to take up the reins in Catalunya’s capital, held in high regard by several leading members of the Blaugrana board.

In turn, he is ready to reject any and all other projects, in the hopes of at last being afforded his ‘dream’ job at the Camp Nou.

Conor Laird | GSFN