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After several weeks of reflection, Xavi finally decided to continue an additional season at Barça, even though he had clearly announced his departure last January. Before this about-face by the Iberian, FC Barcelona had taken steps to find him a successor. Joan Laporta had notably met Hansi Flick, the German even being the favorite to take over from Xavi. According to Bildthe former Bayern coach suffered a categorical refusal from the Catalan management.
The German media reported that Barça leaders simply contacted the former German coach to inform him of Xavi’s change of direction. Yesterday’s press conference with Joan Laporta and Xavi confirmed the conclusion of this soap opera. Without major issues until the end of the season, Barça can now concentrate on the upcoming deadlines.
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