Botafogo negotiates with ex-Barcelona coach

After more than a month without a permanent technician, the Botafogo He has turned his attention to hiring a commander, and he already has his first target. This is Spanish Quique Setienformer coach of Barcelonawho has been free on the market since Villarreal left last year.

According to “Globo Esporte”, the name is to the liking of North American businessman, John Textor, owner of SAF do Glorioso, and responsible for hiring the club's next coach. The idea is to have a professional who likes purposeful teams, just as happened when Tiago Nunes.

Absolutely no one can be a Barcelona coach without having a different quality.

Taking and taking hits is part of football, no problem.

At the moment, I prefer to value the fact that Botafogo is theoretically negotiating with a relevant European coach. pic.twitter.com/or0aNMPRRW

— Ricardo Azambuja ★彡 (@ricardoazambuja) March 24, 2024

At 65 years old, Setién played for several small teams in Spain, until arriving at Real Bétis, where he stood out and arrived at Barcelona in 2020. The spell lasted just eight months until he was fired due to poor results and lack of excitement on his part. of the crowd.

Despite not being the only name studied by the Botafogo board, the Spaniard was the first to open conversations, which remain at an early stage to date. The directors are in a hurry to find the new commander, thinking about the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil and Libertadores disputes this season.