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Spanish football powerhouse, Barcelona have sacked their manager Xavi.

Xavi was sacked with former Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick set to replace him.

Xavi will take charge of Barcelona for the final time on Sunday, when they host Sevilla in their last La Liga match of the season.

The 44-year-old, who had been contracted until 2025, was informed of the club’s decision during a meeting with club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco on Friday.

Former Spain midfielder Xavi announced in January that he would leave the Camp Nou, but he was persuaded to stay by Laporta in April.

But recent comments from Xavi, in which he opened up about the club’s financial struggles, are said to have angered Laporta.

Barcelona said they would like to “thank Xavi for his work as a coach” since taking charge in 2021.

The Catalans added confirmation about a “new structure” will be confirmed in the coming days, with Flick set to take charge.

Flick, 59, has been out of work since being sacked by Germany in September 2023.

Xavi Hernandez, the Barcelona manager, has spoken up on why he decided to stay at the LaLiga club.

Xavi announced in January that he will be quitting as head coach in the summer.

The 44-year-old said he would be walking away despite having a contract until 2025 at the Nou Camp.

However, in a dramatic u-turn on Wednesday, Xavi has decided to continue with Barca, after meeting with the club’s president, Joan Laporta and other senior officials.

The former Spain midfielder has now given reasons for his decision to remain at the club.

“I changed my mind because I really felt total confidence from the president, from the board and the players too. This project isn’t finished yet.

“Me, my staff, all together feel that we have strength to make important things together and continue this project,” Xavi said.

In the first El Clasico of the season, Barcelona Football Club has unveiled the lineup that will face Real Madrid.

On Sunday, October 17, 2022, the Catalonia club will face the Galacticos at the Santiago Bernabeau. Jules Kounde, who was just acquired from Sevilla, will be available to Barcelona supporters.

With 22 points, Xavi’s team is currently tied with Real Madrid for first place in La Liga. But Xavi’s team is merely ahead of the competition in terms of goal differential.