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Hansi Flick to Barcelona is back on! Ex-Bayern Munich boss agrees to replace Xavi despite current coach's U-turn on summer departure

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According to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/transfer/news/34132/13141700/hansi-flick-ist-bei-xavi-abgang-top-kandidat-beim-fc-barcelona" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, Barcelona are gearing up for a managerial change this summer after reaching a verbal agreement with Flick, following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-next-manager-ex-bayern-munich-germany-boss-hansi-flick-holds-talks-blaugrana-chiefs/blt4e6698f08ca40ff5#csa3ee277ae6de3543" target="_blank">Deco's meeting in London with the German tactician.</a> The former Bayern boss has already presented a blueprint to revive Barcelona which has reportedly impressed the club's hierarchy including club president Joan Laporta.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Xavi's future at Barcelona has been shrouded in uncertainty for months. Earlier this year, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/xavi-quit-barcelona-manager-confirms-leaving-end-of-season-in-shock-announcement-after-catalans-ship-five-villarreal/blt5e11dda249a33995" target="_blank">he announced his intention to step down</a> at the end of the season, only to reverse his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/xavi-sacked-barcelona-joan-laporta-will-replace-blaugrana-boss/blt246847d90c9cbaec#cscfbb69620f4ba9d8" target="_blank">decision after a meeting with Laporta.</a> However, Xavi’s recent comments questioning the team’s ability to compete with Real Madrid due to financial constraints <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/xavi-sacked-barcelona-joan-laporta-will-replace-blaugrana-boss/blt246847d90c9cbaec" target="_blank">reportedly irked Laporta</a> and the club supremo is now thought to be determined to get rid of him.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Flick boasts an impressive coaching resume, having led Bayern Munich to a historic sextuple in 2020, including Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Champions League titles. Since parting ways with the German national team in September 2023, Flick has been without a club, making him a viable candidate for Barcelona’s top job.In addition to Flick, Barcelona are also considering internal options for the head coach position. Rafael Marquez, a former Barcelona player and current coach of the club’s reserve team, has been mentioned as a potential candidate. Marquez’s familiarity with the club’s culture and youth development system could make him a strategic and low-cost choice.

DID YOU KNOW?

Barcelona’s final game of the season against Sevilla is scheduled for this Sunday. It is anticipated that any formal decision regarding Xavi's future will be made following the match.

WHAT NEXT?

Hansi Flick to Barcelona is back on! Ex-Bayern Munich boss agrees to replace Xavi despite current coach's U-turn on summer departure | Goal.com US

Hansi Flick has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Barcelona to replace Xavi at the end of the campaign.