Barcelona officials met in London with Xavi’s potential replacement

It is reported that the Barcelona will reunite with Hansi Flick as uncertainty continues over who will lead the team next season amid speculation that Xavi could be sacked.

Xavi, who had announced in January his intention to resign this summer, was convinced to stay for the final year of his contract, making a notable 180-degree turn in April.

However, comments last week admitting that Barcelona are not in a position to challenge Real Madrid have reportedly angered president Joan Laporta, putting the coach’s future under scrutiny as the Camp Nou hierarchy prepares for talks with Xavi. once the season is over.

Barcelona already appear to be considering a future without him, judging by his actions. ESPN was the first to report that sporting director Deco and football coordinator Bojan Krkic were traveling to London, and SPORT He now adds that the visit was to meet with Flick and his agent, Pini Zahavi.

The issue on the table will be the possibility of Flick, who was among those linked with the Barcelona job before Xavi changed his mind to stay, joining the club should a new coach be required. A decision on Xavi’s future is likely to be made following Monday’s meeting with him.

Flick has not worked since September, when he became the first coach in German national team history to be fired. But his previous spell at Bayern Munich earned him the Champions League.

Rafa Márquez, former Barcelona player and current Barça B coach, is the other main contender in the draw. In the past, Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique managed the first team after coming through the youth team and the club has generally fared better in recent years with coaches who have a previous connection, such as Guardiola and Enrique.

Xavi has been acting calm since reports first emerged that he could end up losing his job.

“I can’t say more than that the club gives me peace of mind, and I have the same desire to face this season and the next. I can’t say more. Nothing has changed,” he said.

“I’m not interested in the stories. I see the information, but I’m not interested. The president’s trust is intact, and that of Deco. The media has to write and publish things. I am in constant contact [con Laporta] and if we have to talk, we will talk.”