Deco, Barcelona's sporting director, dismisses the idea of pursuing Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as it would serve no purpose.

It seems that the Spanish coach is currently out of reach for Barcelona. According to Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta is not a realistic option for the club's next manager. Despite speculation, the club has yet to speak to any potential candidates.

With Xavi's decision to leave the club at the end of the season, Deco and president Joan Laporta will be responsible for finding a suitable successor. Many names have been linked to the job since Xavi's announcement in January, including Arteta and PSG's Luis Enrique, who is said to be favored by Deco.

While Deco has expressed his admiration for Luis Enrique, he believes that Arteta, along with other top managers such as Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, are currently unavailable and therefore out of the club's reach. In an interview with SER Catalunya's Que t'hi Jugues show, Deco stated that no decisions have been made yet, but they are keeping an eye on potential candidates.

Despite Xavi's insistence on leaving, there were rumors that he may reconsider if certain conditions were met. Deco has stated that he would be happy to see Xavi continue in the role, but the decision ultimately lies with Xavi himself. He also mentioned that Xavi is a positive and dedicated coach who understands the challenges of the club and has played a crucial role in rebuilding Barcelona's success.

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