Josep Guardiola advises Barcelona to hire a new coach who used to work in Ukraine

Former Barcelona player and coach Josep Guardiola has advised the Blaugrana management on who should be appointed as the team's new head coach.

Josep Guardiola. Photo: Getty Images

According to the Catalan media, Guardiola pointed to Brighton's current coach Roberto De Zerbi, who is known in Ukraine for his work with Shakhtar.

"Barcelona is interested in inviting the Italian, but the amount of the release clause of €10 million may be an obstacle.

Back in January, Barcelona's current head coach Xavi announced that he would leave his post at the end of the season.