Squad doubts led to Xavi exit, says Barcelona president Laporta
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Squad doubts led to Xavi exit, says Barcelona president Laporta

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Tuesday that he decided to sack coach Xavi Hernandez after the former midfielder expressed doubts about the squad. Xavi, who joined Barcelona on a three-year deal when Dutchman Ronald Koeman left in 2021, led the Catalan giants to their 27th league title last season. “Xavi did a good job, he took over the team at a time of maximum difficulty, last year we won the league and the Super Cup, but this year things haven’t worked out,” Laporta told Barca One. “That made me realise that I had to give another impulse, it made me think again, and I thought of Hansi Flick to get the best out of this squad.” Barca has been criticised for their treatment of club greats such as Xavi, Koeman and all-time top scorer Lionel Messi, who left the club for Paris St Germain in 2021.

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