Barcelona have sacked La Liga-winning head coach Xavi and are set to replace the Spaniard with Hansi Flick.

The 44-year-old - who led La Blaugrana to top-flight glory in the 2022-23 season - initially informed the public that he planned to step down from his position in January after a 5-3 loss to Villarreal.

Barcelona hit a rich vein of form after Xavi's announcement, though, and the former Blaugrana midfielder eventually had a change of heart after conversations with president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco.

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However, only a couple of weeks on from confirming that he would stay at the club, Xavi apparently found himself in hot water with Laporta, who was irked by comments that the Spaniard made about Barcelona's financial situation and La Liga title chances for 2024-25.

Xavi affirmed that he was still planning for the upcoming season as head coach, though, as several former managerial targets - including Xabi Alonso, Mikel Arteta, Thomas Tuchel and Roberto De Zerbi - were no longer attainable.

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Source: Sportsmole 

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