Barcelona sack Xavi with Flick set to replace him

Barcelona have sacked manager Xavi with former Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick set to replace him. 

Xavi will take charge of Barcelona for the final time on Sunday, when they host Sevilla in their last La Liga match of the season. 

The 44-year-old, who had been contracted until 2025, was informed of the club’s decision during a meeting with club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco on Friday – exactly one month since it had been announced that he would remain at the club. 

Former Spain midfielder Xavi announced in January that he would leave the Camp Nou, but he was persuaded to stay by Laporta in April.

But recent comments from Xavi, in which he opened up about the club’s financial struggles, are said to have angered Laporta.

Barcelona said they would like to “thank Xavi for his work as a coach” since taking charge in 2021