Last Monday, Xavi Hernández visited Joan Laporta in the hospital where he was admitted for pneumonia. What was discussed there has marked the future of the Barça coach, since Laporta took the opportunity to inform Xavi that he would not continue leading the team next season.
According to sources close to the club, Laporta’s words to Xavi were the following: “If I acted emotionally, I would like you to continue as a coach, but if I do it rationally, it is best that you do not continue”. Some harsh words that hinted at the decision that the Barça president had already made.
Last Friday, FC Barcelona confirmed through its social networks the dismissal of Xavi Hernández, putting an end to two and a half seasons at the helm of the Barça bench. The news did not come as a surprise to many, since rumors about his possible dismissal had been circulating around the club for weeks.
Laporta’s decision has generated controversy among Barça fans. Some have harshly criticized it, while others have understood it as a necessary measure to straighten the team’s course. The truth is that Xavi has left an indelible mark on FC Barcelona, leading the team to winning the League in 2023.
The future of the Barça bench already has a name: Hansi Flick. The German coach, Champions League champion with Bayern Munich, will be in charge of leading Barça next season. His signature is expected to become official in the coming days.
Xavi says goodbye to FC Barcelona with a bittersweet taste. On the one hand, he leaves a club that he loves and to which he has dedicated his entire professional life. On the other hand, he does so with the feeling that his work has not been valued enough by the board. However, the Catalan coach can leave with his head held high, knowing that he has given the best of himself and that he has left a legacy that will last over time.
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