Marc Bartra is also being considered by Barcelona as a potential assistant to the new coach.

Marc Bartra is also being considered by Barcelona for the same role as Thiago Alcántara. He speaks German and is familiar with Barcelona, having trained at La Masia and played in the first team.

Marc Bartra is the last option: he does not have a command of German equal to that of the other two, having only played two seasons with Borussia Dortmund.