SOURCES: Tottenham are lining up a shock managerial replacement as pressure mounts on Frank.
Reports from Finchajes claim Tottenham have made contact with Xavi Hernández, who has been out of work since leaving Barcelona in the summer of 2024.
Spurs currently sit a worrying 14th in the Premier League after 22 matches, and a run of heavy defeats — including a 3–0 loss to Nottingham Forest and a dramatic 2–1 home defeat to West Ham — has sparked fan protests and chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning.” Pressure is mounting behind the scenes, with Frank’s position said to be “hanging by a thread” as the board reportedly loses faith in his ability to provide a clear identity, consistency, and tangible progress.
Xavi is viewed as an ambitious long-term option. His reputation for developing young players, implementing a possession-based philosophy, and winning La Liga with Barcelona in 2023 fits well with Spurs’ youthful squad and their desire for a distinct playing style.
The former Barça boss is said to be calmly weighing his options and could be tempted by the challenge of the Premier League, although Manchester United are also monitoring him in a similar context.
Should Xavi decline, Tottenham are expected to turn to an interim solution to see out the season, before pursuing a permanent appointment — potentially in the summer.
Xavi’s spell at Barcelona, from November 2021 to May 2024, began with a dramatic turnaround after he inherited a side sitting ninth in La Liga. He restored stability, reintroduced a clear identity built on possession and youth, and delivered major silverware before momentum slowed in his final year.
While European campaigns proved frustrating, with early exits from both the Champions League and Europa League, and the 2023–24 season ended without a trophy despite a second-place league finish, his tenure is still remembered for reviving the club in the post-Messi era and laying foundations with a new generation of stars.
For Spurs supporters longing for a progressive, possession-driven style, Xavi’s achievements offer a glimpse of what he could bring if the conditions fall into place.