Reports from Spain suggest that Barcelona President Joan Laporta has made the decision to dismiss manager Xavi Hernandez at the conclusion of the current season.
Tensions escalated during Barcelona’s match against Almeria when Laporta was reportedly furious over comments made by Xavi in his pre-match press conference.
Xavi’s remarks about the difficulty of competing with Real Madrid and the unplanned nature of transfers did not sit well with Laporta and other board members, who felt that Xavi had not adhered to agreements made during discussions about his continuation next season.
According to reports, Laporta has finalized the decision to sack Xavi, despite earlier reports indicating uncertainty.
The potential separation raises questions about the nature of their parting, as Xavi had reportedly agreed to leave at the season’s end without demanding compensation for the remainder of his contract, which could exceed €10 million.
This decision comes at a challenging financial time for Barcelona and may impact their search for a new manager, as institutional instability may deter potential candidates.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
