Hansi Flick Named New Head Coach of FC Barcelona as Xavi Says Goodbye

Oluwasegun SanusiMay 24, 20242 Mins read542

Hansi Flick

FC Barcelona has appointed Hansi Flick as their new head coach after Xavi Hernández’s dismissal. The agreement was confirmed today, according to Fabrizio Romano

🚨🔵🔴 Hansi Flick becomes new Barcelona head coach, confirmed and here we go!

The agreement has been completed, worked and now approved by his agent Pini Zahavi on a two year deal.

Contract until 2026.

Understand Flick will bring two German assistants as part of his staff. pic.twitter.com/p702Gu2nWT

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2024

Flick, who has signed a two-year contract until 2026, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success at the highest levels of European football.

His appointment was facilitated by his agent, Pini Zahavi, and has been approved by all relevant parties.

Flick will accompany two German assistants, reflecting his preference for a familiar and cohesive coaching team.

Xavi Bids Farewell to Barcelona Fans

The news of Xavi’s departure comes as a heartfelt message from the former player and coach was released, expressing his deep connection to the club and gratitude for the support he received during his tenure.

Xavi, a legendary figure at Barcelona both on and off the pitch, took the opportunity to reflect on his time as head coach and to thank the fans, players, staff, and the club’s administration.

Dear friends, Sunday, my stage on the bench of Barça will end. It’s never easy to leave the club of your life, but I’m very proud, after two and a half years at the head of a dressing room that has been like a second family, Xavi said.

He continued, “I want to thank the fans for the support and affection, who have always been by my side and have shown me the same love at all times as in my footballing stage. From Sunday, I will be one more fan in the stands, now at the Olympic Stadium or in a few months at the New Camp Nou. Because before I was a player or a coach, I was a Barcelona fan and only wanted the best for the club of my life.”

Xavi highlighted the achievements during his tenure, including winning a League title and a Super Cup, and emphasised the development of young talents from La Masia.

“This season, things haven’t gone as we wanted, but we’ve let it go and helped grow a new generation of young footballers from La Masia that inspire all Barcelona fans,” he noted.

In his closing remarks, Xavi expressed his deep appreciation for everyone at the club,

Thank you very much to all. To the fans, the players, the staff, the club employees, the President, the Board of Directors, the sporting directors, the media and everyone with whom I have shared the journey over these two and a half seasons. I wish the best to the club that I carry in my heart. Long live Barça.