Barcelona Sack Xavi, Hansi Flick To Take Over

Barcelona Sack Xavi Hernandez Despite U-turn Last Month, Former Bayern Munich Boss To Take Over

Barcelona have confirmed that manager Xavi Hernandez will not continue at the club next season. This comes just weeks after Xavi made a U-turn on his decision to leave Barcelona at the end of the season. Xavi Hernandez will take charge of his last Barcelona match against Sevilla on Sunday.

Hansi Flick has now agreed a two-year deal with Barcelona and be in charge of the Catalans until 2026. The German was determined to land his “dream job”.

Barcelona Wants Hansi Flick To Replace Xavi As Coach — Barcelona Sack Xavi, Hansi Flick To Take Over

Flick reportedly rejected a number of approaches from EPL clubs in favour of a move to Barça.

🚨🔵🔴 Hansi Flick becomes new Barcelona head coach, confirmed and here we go!

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
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2024

This news will come as a blow to Xavi Hernandez, who was happy to continue with Barcelona next season.

Barça fans have reacted to the news of Xavi’s sacking differently. Some fans think the decision was right, while others believe they should have given the Spaniard more time.

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Barcelona appointed Xavi when the team lacked identity and success on the pitch, and he helped the Catalans reclaim their spot at the top of La Liga in his first full season.

Barcelona are entering another era with Hansi Flick, and fans will be hoping the German manager replicates and surpass the success he had at Bayern Munich.