Xavi Hernández wanted to move on Robert Lewandowski, João Félix, João Cancelo and Vitor Roque if he stayed on as Barcelona coach, sources have told ESPN.
Former Barcelona Sporting Director Jordi Cruyff has admitted that he regrets the fact Barcelona had to part ways with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after just six months.
Outgoing Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez signed off from his spell with a 2-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday night, and gave his final press conference in charge.
While the appointment of Hansi Flick at Barcelona appears to be imminent, the German manager is yet to arrive in the Catalan capital. The announcement of his hiring could well come on Monday, but there has been a delay.
Xavi Hernandez fired a parting shot at the Barcelona hierarchy as he waved goodbye to the club. Barcelona finished second in La Liga, on the back of a title win last season under Xavi, and he signed off the campaign with a 2-1 victory at Sevilla.
Barcelona head in at half time with a 1-0 La Liga lead away at Sevilla. La Blaugrana cannot be moved from second spot in the table in their final league game of the 2023/24 season.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has offered some words on Xavi's firing on Friday. Today was the first time Laporta has spoken since Xavi's axing. The president was speaking at the Barca womens Champions League victory function.
Hansi Flick is primed to take over as Barcelona’s next manager, succeeding Xavi Hernandez, whose departure will become official after Sunday’s match against Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.
Sunday’s trip to Sevilla will be Xavi Hernandez’s final match in charge of Barcelona, and although his intention is to take a sustained rest period from next week onwards, he could be tempted with an immediate return to management.
The last few years have been incredibly difficult for Ansu Fati, and his fortunes have not changed this season, despite a change of scenery. His loan move to Brighton and Hove Albion started promisingly, before the familiar feeling of injury curtailed his playing time, which has been zero in recent months.
Xavi Hernandez will manage his last match as Barcelona head coach on Sunday, when his side travel to the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan to take on Sevilla in the final match of the 2023-24 La Liga season.
Earlier this week, Barcelona announced that Xavi Hernandez would be leaving his position as head coach after Sunday’s trip to Sevilla, their final match of the 2023-24 season.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has denied reports of undermining former coach Xavi. Xavi was sacked by Barca on Friday. Bara Reservat reported
Barcelona has decided to part ways with manager Xavi, and former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick is set to take over. Xavi will manage his last game for the Catalans on Sunday when they face Sevilla in their final La Liga season match.
On Friday, it was officially announced that Xavi Hernandez will be leaving Barcelona after Sunday’s trip to Sevilla. The 44-year-old was convinced to stay on until the end of next season only a few weeks ago, but he will now depart 12 months ahead of schedule.
Hansi Flick is expected to be officially appointed as Barcelona’s new manager next week, following confirmation of Xavi Hernandez’s departure at the end of the season.
Barcelona’s decision to sack Xavi Hernandez has taken another bizarre twist. Xavi will lead Barcelona for one final time this weekend as they head to Sevilla for their last La Liga game of the campaign.
Barcelona announced on Friday that Xavi Hernandez would no longer be managing the club for the final year of his contract, although it came as little surprise.
Germany icon Lothar Matthaus believes Hansi Flick can revive the days of Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona.. Following a whirlwind 24 hours in Catalonia, Flick is expected to be appointed as Barcelona’s new head coach imminently.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has thanked the club for his tow and a half years in charge as manager, including the board of directors, sporting directors and President Joan Laporta, who ultimately ended his spell at the club just a month after they placed their confidence in him.
Barcelona have announced the dismissal of coach Xavi. Xavi was due to leave Barcelona at the end of the season, but he reversed his resignation decision last month.
Marcos Alonso is leaving Barcelona. However, the veteran defender has not yet agreed anything with Atletico Madrid. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting: "Despite recent links, Atltico Madrid and Marcos Alonso are not in negotiations as things stand.
Barcelona will have to cough up if they're to sack Xavi this summer. Talk is raging that Barca president Joan Laporta will move to axe Xavi at the end of the season.
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