Barcelona president Joan Laporta is set to have a crucial meeting with coach Xavi Hernandez next week to discuss the possibility of sacking him as the manager. The meeting will also include Barça sporting director Deco and other members of the sporting directorate. This meeting comes after the club’s final LaLiga game of the season against Sevilla on Sunday.
If Xavi is indeed let go, sources have mentioned potential candidates to replace him, including Barcelona Atlético coach Rafa Márquez, Hansi Flick, and departing Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel. Other names in consideration are Thiago Motta and former Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi. It seems that the club is already looking at alternatives in case a decision is made to part ways with Xavi.
The recent developments in Barcelona surrounding Xavi’s future are just the latest chaotic twist in a saga that began back in January when Xavi first announced his intention to step down at the end of the season. Despite reversing his decision in April, Xavi’s comments about the club’s financial situation have once again raised doubts about his future.
It appears that President Laporta has never been fully supportive of Xavi as the coach, and the upcoming meeting will serve as an opportunity to analyze the past season, identify shortcomings, and discuss the future. Sources suggest that a decision on Xavi’s position is likely to be made soon after the meeting. Xavi, who led Barcelona to their first LaLiga title since 2019 last season, has failed to replicate that success this year, resulting in a trophyless campaign.
The meeting between Laporta and Xavi will be crucial in determining the coach’s future at Barcelona. The club is considering potential replacements, highlighting the uncertain times ahead. Barcelona fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of this meeting and the eventual decision on Xavi’s position as the manager of the team.
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