In a stunning turn of events, Barcelona has sacked head coach Xavi after three years with the club. The decision comes just a month after convincing him to stay on despite his earlier intentions to leave at the end of the season.
The club has already lined up former Bayern Munich and Germany manager Hansi Flick as his replacement.
Xavi, who took charge of Barcelona’s final game of the season against Sevilla, leaves with the club in second place in LaLiga, trailing champions Real Madrid by 12 points.
His tenure saw some success, including winning the LaLiga title in 2023 and the Spanish Super Cup. However, his journey was not without turbulence.
He described the role as “cruel and unpleasant” earlier this year and initially announced his departure plans in January, only to reverse that decision in April before ultimately being sacked in May.
Barcelona’s statement praised Xavi for his contributions as both a player and coach, wishing him success in his future endeavors. Meanwhile, the club is set to make an official announcement regarding Hansi Flick’s appointment in the coming days.
Flick, known for his successful stints with Bayern Munich and the German national team, is expected to bring a fresh approach to the Catalan giants.
Sevilla manager Quique Sanchez Flores criticized Barcelona’s treatment of their legends, referencing the departures of Lionel Messi, Ronald Koeman, and now Xavi.
The move to sack Xavi adds Barcelona to the list of top European clubs making managerial changes this season, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Brighton, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Juventus, and Ajax.
Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this latest shake-up impacts Barcelona’s future on and off the pitch.
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