Official: Xavi Hernandez sacked by Barca
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Announcement: Coach Xavi Hernandez sacked by President Joan Laporta, according to the latest updates from Spain.
The latest update from Barcelona’s official website announces that FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta has informed Xavi Hernandez that he will not continue as the first team coach from the 2024/25 season onwards.
The meeting took place at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper and was attended by Vice President of Sport Rafa Yuste, Sports Director Anderson Luís de Souza, Deco, Xavi, Oscar Hernandez, and Sergio Alegre.
The announcement states: “FC Barcelona would like to thank Xavi for his work as first team coach, as well as his brilliant career as a player and legendary captain of the club. The club also wishes Xavi success in his future coaching career.”
Xavi Hernandez will coach the team for the last time in the match against Sevilla on Sunday in the 38th round of La Liga 2023/24.
In the coming days, FC Barcelona will provide an announcement regarding the new first team structure.
During his tenure at Barca, Xavi Hernandez achieved 2 titles as head coach of the club: the Spanish La Liga championship (2022/23) and the Spanish Super Cup (2022/23).
With the La Liga title in 2022/23, Xavi and his team clinched the championship convincingly with a margin of around 10 points ahead of arch-rivals Real Madrid. The team at Camp Nou secured 28 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, scoring 70 goals while conceding 20. Furthermore, Barca’s style of play that season was sharp and highly convincing, showcasing cohesion across all positions on the field.
The 2022/23 season was even more memorable for Xavi as he led Barcelona to a direct victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final with a score of 3-1. The win showcased Blaugrana’s resilience, playing cautiously and confidently before unleashing decisive blows to overcome their perennial rivals.
In addition, it is reported that the new coach for Camp Nou is 99% likely to be Hansi Flick, who has reportedly reached verbal agreements with the club in recent days.
