Barcelona have sacked Xavi Hernandez as their head coach, going back on the decision to keep hin just weeks ago. The former midfielder will be replaced by Hansi Flick, who was the first-choice for president Joan Laporta.
The former Germany manager has agreed a contract with Barcelona until 2026, and will bring a pair of his own assistants to work alongside him. He has been without work since leaving the national team, and has been waiting for Barcelona for months.
Hansi Flick to replace Xavi Hernandez at Barcelona
🚨🔵🔴 Hansi Flick becomes new Barcelona head coach, confirmed and here we go!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2024
The agreement has been completed, worked and now approved by his agent Pini Zahavi on a two year deal.
Contract until 2026.
Understand Flick will bring two German assistants as part of his staff. pic.twitter.com/p702Gu2nWT
Xavi Hernandez recently took to social media to confirm his departure at the end of the season, two and a half years after taking charge. The Spaniard initially told the club that he would be leaving, only for Laporta and sporting director Deco to convince him to change his mind weeks ago.
Now, in a dramatic turn of events reportedly caused by Xavi’s comments about the state of the squad, he has been relieved of his duties, informed by the president himself. The case itself has been very poorly handled for a club of Barcelona’s stature, making fans question the club’s workings.
