Barcelona confirm the appointment of Hansi Flick as the club’s new head coach, replacing the departing Xavi.
Barcelona have confirmed the appointment of Hansi Flick as the club’s new head coach.
As recently as April, the Catalan giants have worked to convince Xavi to remain at the helm for another season, reversing his decision to resign from his post.
However, just weeks later, the club legend made angered Barcelona’s hierarchy regarding the squad’s ability to challenge Real Madrid for next season’s La Liga title.
The consequence was the former midfielder being removed from his position, as was made official on Wednesday, with Flick the man to succeed him in the dugout.
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 29, 2024
Within minutes of thanking Xavi and his coaching staff for their contributions since November 2021, Barcelona were teasing the imminent arrival of the former Bayern Munich and Germany boss.
What followed was a 17-second clip of Flick telling Barcelona fans that “it’s our moment”, a far more positive message than Xavi expressed earlier this month.
It’s our moment.
Flick is here. pic.twitter.com/ysb35a6l35— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 29, 2024
How long is Flick’s contract?
Barcelona have chosen to hand 59-year-old Flick a contract that runs until the end of the 2025-26 campaign.
On the club’s official website, the Spanish side have made a point of talking up Flick’s style of play as “high pressing, intense and daring”.
More to follow.
