Hansi Flick According to a media report from Spain, the new coach of the FC Barcelona The Catalan top club will announce the signing of the former national coach on Monday, the newspaper wrote “Sports world” on Friday. According to the report, a crucial phone call between the 59-year-old and Barça sports director Deco took place. Details such as the contract term are still to be clarified. A one-year contract with an option for an extension is being discussed. Several media outlets had previously reported that Flick was once again a hot candidate at the top club. Flick is therefore considered the club management’s favorite if, after an unprecedented back and forth in recent weeks, there is a separation from the current coach. Xavi However, this separation has not yet been officially confirmed. According to the newspaper, Xavi will also be informed of the decision on Monday.
Barcelona’s club legend announced his retirement at the end of this season in January. Even then, Flick was being considered as a possible successor. The first turnaround followed in April, when XaviPresident John Laporta and sports director Deco agreed to continue cooperation until at least 2025.
However, the 44-year-old 2010 World Champion is now apparently facing ousting again because Xavi’s public statements about the club’s financial situation and the lack of international competitiveness of his squad are said to have massively angered the Barça management.
Flick’s potential successor is supported by the fact that his advisor Pini Zahavi has a good relationship with Laporta. He also has a good name in Spain because, as coach of Bayern Munich, he beat the FC Barcelona defeated 8-2. (dpa)
