The mystery surrounding the future of Barcelona coach and former captain Xavi Hernandez…
Mystery surrounds the future of Barcelona coach and former captain Xavi Hernandez, with him and club president Joan Laporta rumored to be meeting soon to decide his future, and at a time when he is rumored to be meeting with German Hansi Flick as his successor. At Camp Nu.
Many reports suggest that Laporta will personally communicate with Xavi about his decision to leave as he was angered by what he said about his inability to compete with Real Madrid.
Xavi provoked Laporta’s anger at the press conference before facing Almeria.
“Marca” reports that Laporta’s clear anger at Xavi and his intention to sack him next week (released from his entourage but not yet confirmed) are causing confusion and uncertainty at all levels of the Catalan club.
🚨 Just in: Xavi is more than ‘available’ at Barcelona; However, the possibility of staying until the meeting between Xavi, Laporta and Deco is not excluded. pic.twitter.com/ehyR41KSqo
— Ronit (@FCBRonit) May 22, 2024
According to the newspaper, a meeting will be held next week after the final La Liga game against Sevilla, and Xavi and Laporta will be present along with sporting director Deco, vice president Rafa Yuste and board member Alejandro Echevarria. It can also be present.
The newspaper indicated that Laporta was still determined to fire him, but that nothing was certain due to the lack of agreement between his compensation, the coach’s support and those close to him on what would be most suitable. Barcelona project ahead.
🚨 BREAKING: Diko and Bojan caught up with Hansi Flick to test his availability and learn first-hand about the project.
They told him of their interest in him and laid out the first principles he would have to follow at Barcelona. @ sports pic.twitter.com/df4m86im47
— 𝐗𝐯𝐯𝐢 𝐄𝐫𝐢 (@harryfcb21) May 22, 2024
Xavi’s successor
Meanwhile, “Sport” newspaper revealed that on Wednesday Deco and his deputy Bogan were in London to meet German coach Flick, one of President Laporta’s favorite candidates to replace Xavi. But Flake’s entourage denied the rumours.
Club sources confirmed to Marca that the main purpose of the trip was to watch the Europa League final between Bayern Munich and Atalanta in Dublin, but they had to stop in London as they did not have a direct flight.
Further fueling the rumours, Flick turned down an offer from Chelsea and his agent cut off all negotiations with clubs interested in signing him.
The German coach was waiting for a call from Barcelona, especially after Xavi announced that he would be leaving the team and reversed his decision.
In his short time with Bayern Munich (from 2019 to 2021), Flick achieved great success, winning two league titles, one cup and a Super Cup, the European Champions League, the Club Cup and the European Super Cup. Cup
