In a surprising turn of events, Xavi Hernandez has demanded that FC Barcelona pay full compensation to his coaching staff following his abrupt departure from the club, reported by GOAL.
Because of Xavi Hernandez’s sacking, and Hansi Flick’s impending arrival as manager, the expectation is that a number of situations involving Barcelona players are about to change.
On Tuesday, it was reported that Hansi Flick would be jetting into Barcelona, ahead of signing on as the Catalan giants’ next manager, replacing the sacked Xavi Hernandez.
With Hansi Flick set to replace Xavi Hernandez as Barcelona head coach in the coming days, many of the club’s transfer plans have had to be ripped up due to the change of management.
Barcelona defender Eric Garcia has confirmed that he would return to the club from his season-long loan at Girona this summer and reassess the situation with the Catalan side.
Arnau Tenas is unsettled at PSG. The goalkeeper left Barcelona last summer for the Parisians. But L'Equipe says he now wants to leave. The former Barcelona goalkeeper has expressed a desire to return to LaLiga.
Hector Fort has signed a new deal with Barcelona. Bara have announced that Fort has signed a new contract that runs until the summer of 2026. The 17-year-old fullback earlier in the year was linked with Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcelona teenager Hector Fort has committed his future to the club, signing a new five-year contract. The 17-year-old is only allowed to legally sign for three years before August the 2nd, when he turns 18, when presumably Fort’s deal will kick in.
Barcelona President Joan Laporta is reportedly considering a second move for Sporting Director Mateu Alemany, who left the club left than a year ago. Alemany worked as Director of Football for two years alongside then Sporting Director Jordi Cruyff, but left several months after the appointment of Deco.
‘Hansi Flick day’ it has been termed by the local Catalan press in Barcelona, with the German coach set to arrive in the city this Tuesday. However there is still the matter of Xavi Hernandez and his exit package to negotiate.
Barcelona remain on course to sign a new sponsorship deal with Nike, which is estimated to be worth more than €1b. Talks between the two have been ongoing for months, but after speculation that Barcelona would consider producing their own kits or sign with Puma, they are set to remain with the American giants.
Arsenal are said to be pushing to complete a deal for young Barcelona attacker Vitor Roque. The Brazilian is one who sporting director Edu Gaspar is said to admire hugely.
Barcelona could scarcely have timed their sacking of Xavi Hernandez last Friday better in the interests of narrative, given it was a month to the day on from when his job security was confirmed.
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has been heavily linked with an exit from the club this summer, with talks over a renewal in stasis. However the Blaugrana defender is more likely to stay without Xavi Hernandez there.
Xavi Hernández wanted to move on Robert Lewandowski, João Félix, João Cancelo and Vitor Roque if he stayed on as Barcelona coach, sources have told ESPN.
Former Barcelona Sporting Director Jordi Cruyff has admitted that he regrets the fact Barcelona had to part ways with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after just six months.
Outgoing Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez signed off from his spell with a 2-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday night, and gave his final press conference in charge.
While the appointment of Hansi Flick at Barcelona appears to be imminent, the German manager is yet to arrive in the Catalan capital. The announcement of his hiring could well come on Monday, but there has been a delay.
Xavi Hernandez fired a parting shot at the Barcelona hierarchy as he waved goodbye to the club. Barcelona finished second in La Liga, on the back of a title win last season under Xavi, and he signed off the campaign with a 2-1 victory at Sevilla.
Barcelona has decided to part ways with manager Xavi, and former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick is set to take over. Xavi will manage his last game for the Catalans on Sunday when they face Sevilla in their final La Liga season match.
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