Hansi Flick has emerged as one of the leading candidates to take over Barcelona if Xavi is sacked but the Catalan club will not make a final decision until president Joan Laporta meets the coach at a meeting scheduled for next week, sources told ESPN.
When Barcelona President Joan Laporta broke down in tears as he explained the decision to continue with Xavi as manager at the start of May, it looked as if that would be the case.
Barcelona look as if they are set to appoint Hansi Flick as their next head coach, if they can agree a deal to part ways with Xavi Hernandez next week.
Barcelona have been deliberating over the future of Xavi Hernandez over the last week, and it appears they have taken a firm decision. After a meeting between Sporting Director Deco and Hansi Flick, Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement with the former Bayern Munich manager.
While it had been heavily reported that Barcelona President Joan Laporta was planning on sacking Xavi Hernandez at the end of the season, the clearest sign yet that his spell is ending occurred yesterday, as Sporting Director Deco and assistant Bojan Krkic met with candidate Hansi Flick.
Barcelona are a constant source of news these days, and it seems there are very few secrets in Catalonia, at least when it comes to the day to day running of the club.
Barcelona look as if they will be moving on from Xavi Hernandez this summer, as they get into the process of deciding his replacement. Thus far, he has maintained that he has not heard anything about his future from President Joan Laporta or the club.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta will meet with coach Xavi Hernández next week as he continues to weigh up dismissing the coach, sources have told ESPN.
Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has understandably drawn the focus of the media, as the Catalan giants look to ease their financial woes this summer, while strengthening.
Next week, it will be decided whether or not Xavi Hernandez is sacked as Barcelona manager, a month after he committed his future to the club for another season.
Barcelona have sealed a deal for up and coming talent Hector Fort, who has impressed in his showings this season. Fort, who has played at both right-back and left-back this season, has been in talks with the club for several months, but the agreement is now in place.
Barcelona’s plans for this summer, next season, and indeed next week remain uncertain, as the future of Xavi Hernandez once again appears to be in the air.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has rejected exit talk repeatedly over the past few days, but few are calling the matter closed, with a meeting set between Xavi and President Joan Laporta for the end of the season.
Xavi Hernandez’s future as Barcelona manager has caused much speculation in recent days, and now former teammate Jordi Alba – who was also managed by the 44-year-old for 18 months – has had his say.
Former Barcelona star Rafael Marquez has declined to answer questions over replacing Xavi Hernandez as head coach. The situation surrounding Xavi’s future at the club remains unsure following a rollercoaster few days in Catalonia.
The Barcelona and Xavi Hernandez exit drama has taken another twist amid reports of player unrest. Xavi’s decision to change his stance on leaving Barcelona this summer appeared to have placed the squad on a solid footing.
Xavi Hernandez’s future as Barcelona manager has taken a significant turn over the last 72 hours, with it now being far from certain that he will stay on – despite committing himself to the club until the end of next season only a few weeks ago.
With Champions League qualification sown up, Girona have started to prepare for the upcoming transfer window, which will be crucial to allow head coach Michel Sanchez and sporting director Quique Carcel to address the necessary changes needed to the first team squad.
Barcelona attacker Ansu Fati is keen on a move to Sevilla. Currently on-loan with Brighton, Fati is ready to cut ties with Barca and sign outright with Sevilla, says ABC.
Barcelona coach Xavi has defended his limited use of Vitor Roque. Ahead of facing Almeria tomorrow, Xavi was asked how Barca could use a player so little after spending 30m to sign him.
Vitor Roque has been clamoring for more playing time and is ready to depart Barcelona in the summer, at least temporarily, and Inter could be interested in taking him in on loan.
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