Xavi bows out with success, and sends a message to his successor.
Xavi ended his time on the Barça bench with a narrow victory in Seville (1-2). At a post-match press conference, the former Barcelona midfielder sent a message to his future successor, whose identity should soon be made official.
“I would like to tell the new coach that he will suffer and that he must be patient because it is a very complicated role. The only thing that will save the new coach is victory”blurted the Catalan technician in front of journalists.
A two-year contract
According to consistent information from Fabrizio Romano, Italian journalist specializing in the transfer window, and Christian Falk, German journalist specializing in Bayern Munich, it is Hansi Flick who should take the reins of the Blaugrana team.
According to the two sources, the former Germany coach and former Bayern Munich manager has already reached an agreement with the Barcelona leaders for a two-year contract, i.e. until June 2026. A strong choice from the culés leaders who hope to rely on the experience and track record of the German technician to relaunch the team.
