Joan Laporta is under fire from critics. After convincing Xavi Hernández to stay at the head of FC Barcelona, the president of FC Barcelona finally changed his mind and fired the Catalan manager this Friday. “Xavi Hernández will no longer be coach at the end of the season. During a meeting that took place at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, president Joan Laporta informed Xavi Hernández that he will not continue as first team coach for the 2024-25 season.explained the Blaugrana club in its press release.
A decision which was strongly criticized by Catalan fans, but also other football players. Quique Sánchez Flores, the Sevilla coach, criticized the Catalan leader’s decision. “Xavi is a coach who knows the club well. He’s been through a lot as a player and has done a good job as a coach. I kiss him and we talk. We communicate a lot. I shouldn’t say this, but Barcelona treat their legends badly. What a bad time with Koeman, with Messi and with Xavi now. I would like clubs to promote their legends. It still adds up”, he explained to the press. Xavi will appreciate it.
