Barcelona legend Gerard Pique has suggested that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is a leading contender to replace Xavi as the next head coach of the Spanish La Liga champions. Xavi recently announced his intention to step down from the role at the end of the current season, leaving Barcelona in search of a new coach. Pique, who played with Xavi at Barca for seven seasons, believes that Xavi may still change his mind about leaving the club. However, if he doesn’t, Pique believes Arteta and Pep Guardiola are the top candidates to take over the position. According to Pique, a Barca coach needs to h…