Mauricio Pochettino is the main candidate for the head coach of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bDiario Sport reports.

According to the source, the president of the club, Josep Bartomeu, considers the Argentine specialist to be the best candidate for a generation change in the team..

At the same time, Bartomeu wanted to appoint Pochettino back in January, but decided to listen to Eric Abidal and the club was headed by Kike Setien.

It is noteworthy that Pochettino's candidacy is supported by the team leader Lionel Messi.

The 48-year-old would like to sign a three-year contract, while Barcelona is offering him a 1 + 1 deal.

Note that Ronald Koeman, Massimiliano Allegri, Thierry Henry are also in the sphere of interests of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bbut Xavi is not on the lists.