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Official: Barcelona fires Xavi after two and a half years
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The Spaniard changed his mind about leaving the club, but was ultimately let go by the management

Barcelona officially announced that Xavi Hernandez will not continue to coach the team after the end of the season. The Spaniard was ready to leave the team, but Juan Laporta made him change his mind.

Now, it is all over between the Catalans and their former midfielder as Hanzi Flick is expected to be announced as new head coach.

“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.”, club statement said.

“The meeting happened at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper and was also attended by sporting vice-president Rafa Yuste, director of sport Anderson Luís de Souza, Deco, Xavi, Òscar Hernández and Sergio Alegre. 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.”

“Xavi Hernández 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 announcement added.