Hansi Flick may quickly change into Barcelona‘s subsequent supervisor. The transfer, nevertheless, depends on Xavi’s future with the Spanish aspect. Xavi was beforehand anticipated to depart the Catalan membership on the finish of the present marketing campaign. After a string of disappointing outcomes, the coach introduced again in January that he could be stepping down from the position.
The previous midfielder, nevertheless, then modified his thoughts in April and opted to stay with the workforce. Xavi primarily made the reversal after being persuaded to remain by Barca president Joan Laporta. The chief was impressed by the workforce’s earlier unbeaten run with Xavi on the helm. Barca additionally certified for the Champions League quarterfinal throughout this timeframe as effectively.
Nonetheless, Xavi’s future with Barca is now as soon as once more up within the air. Whereas the coach stays dedicated to the membership, the workforce’s brass is reportedly contemplating making a managerial change. The previous star is presently beneath contract with the Spanish aspect till the summer time of 2025.
Two key figures at Barcelona reportedly met with Hansi Flick
Based on reviews, Flick is rising because the primary candidate to doubtlessly change Xavi. Rumors not too long ago surfaced that Barca’s sporting director Deco and soccer coordinator Bojan made a visit to London earlier within the week. The duo traveled to England to fulfill with Flick and his agent. Whereas the summit has not but been formally confirmed, a number of retailers declare that Barca brass has on the very least contacted Flick.
The German coach beforehand discovered immense success with Bayern Munich. Though Flick solely took cost of the Bavarian aspect for 19 months, he lifted some main silverware in his house nation. Bayern gained the treble in his first season on the helm. Flick collected the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League titles within the 2019/20 marketing campaign. He then adopted up the success with one other German top-flight championship a 12 months later.
Lewandowski beforehand flourished with Flick at Bayern
One in every of Flick’s key gamers at Bayern was Robert Lewandowski. The middle ahead had two of essentially the most prolific seasons of his profession within the coach’s brief time with the membership. Lewandowski netted 103 complete objectives in these two campaigns, essentially the most he has ever scored in a two-season stretch.
Barcelona brass may very effectively be seeking to reunite Hansi Flick and Lewandowski to assist resurrect the striker’s profession. The Poland worldwide has solely managed to attain 25 complete objectives throughout the present marketing campaign. Whereas not essentially a foul statistic, it’s his lowest tally in a season since 2014/15. Lewandowski not too long ago poured chilly water on rumors that he’ll go away the Catalan membership as a result of underwhelming scoring figures.
Any resolution relating to a managerial change at Barca will reportedly not occur till subsequent week. Laporta and Xavi are scheduled to fulfill in a couple of days to debate the state of affairs. The membership will end out their 2023/24 marketing campaign with a matchup towards Sevilla on Sunday.
If the present coach departs, it definitely appears as if Flick may enter the fray. Nonetheless, Barca B supervisor Rafael Marquez can be in competition to doubtlessly change Xavi as effectively.
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