Barcelona have sacked Xavi Hernandez from the coaching role after a trophy-less season for Barca. Xavi took cost of Barca in November 2021 and led the staff to the La Liga title in his maiden full season with the membership.
Barcelona confirmed that Xavi won’t be with the staff for the 2024-25 season. He would be the membership’s in cost for his or her ultimate sport of the season towards Sevilla on Sunday.
“Today Friday, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has informed Xavi Hernández that he will not be continuing as first team coach in the 2024-25 season,” Barca stated in a press release.
The membership held a gathering which was additionally attended by sporting vice-president Rafa Yuste, the director of sport Anderson Luis de Souza, Deco, Xavi, Òscar Hernández and Sergio Alegre.
Xavi had stated earlier in January that he would depart the membership after the top of the season however then after some robust performances, he got here to an settlement with president Laporta that the previous Spanish midfielder would stay with the staff for the subsequent season too. However, issues went South after Laporta reportedly acquired angered over Xavi’s feedback.
Now, German coach Hansi Flick is the most certainly candidate to take over the job from Xavi. Barcelona wished the 44-year-old for his future endeavours. “FC Barcelona wishes to thank Xavi for his work as coach, as well as for his inimitable career as a player and as team captain, and wishes him every future success in the world,” the membership stated.
“Xavi Hernandez will be coaching the team for the last time in Sunday’s game away to Sevilla. During the course of the next few days, FC Barcelona will be making an announcement regarding the new first team structure,” the membership added.
Barcelona misplaced the La Liga title this yr too as Real Madrid clinched one more title. Meanwhile, Barca additionally misplaced each of their clashes towards Madrid within the Spanish league. They additionally went right down to their El Classico rivals within the Spanish Super Cup ultimate and within the Copa del Rey semifinal final yr.
