Barcelona Parts Ways with Xavi Hernandez as Manager, Flick Rumored as Replacement

Barcelona announced a significant change in its coaching staff as Xavi Hernandez will be stepping down as the team’s manager. This decision comes after a season filled with highs and lows for the La Liga giants.

Xavi, a former player for Barcelona, had initially expressed his intention to leave the club at the end of the 2023-24 season. However, a series of developments saw him reconsider his decision, only to be informed by club president Joan Laporta that he will not continue as coach for the upcoming season.

The news of Xavi’s departure has sparked speculation about his potential successor, with reports indicating that Hansi Flick, the former manager of the Germany national team and Bayern Munich, is a front-runner for the position.

During Xavi’s tenure, Barcelona achieved success by securing the La Liga title and the Supercopa de Espana. Despite this, the team faced challenges in the current campaign, leading to the decision for a coaching change.

Xavi expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead Barcelona, acknowledging the difficult decision made by the club. He emphasized his commitment to the team’s success and stated that he will now take a break from coaching.

The upcoming match against Sevilla will mark Xavi’s final game as Barcelona’s coach, concluding a chapter in his coaching career that began in 2021. The club will soon unveil its new coaching structure as it looks ahead to the next season.