Sky Germany reports that former Bayern Munich and German national team head coach Hansi Flick is on the verge of becoming Barcelona’s new manager.
Xavi is anticipated to quit the Catalan team at the conclusion of the season, despite the former midfielder declaring that he will stay after initially announcing his departure in February.
The Barcelona board has notified Flick that he will be in control of the team next season.
In club management, Flick was tremendously successful at Bayern Munich, where he helped them win six titles in a year, including a treble in his debut season.
His latest role as Germany’s head coach, however, was far from successful, as he guided the team to a second consecutive World Cup group stage loss and struggled generally in their preparation for Euro 2024.
Flick’s move to Barcelona will reconnect him with Robert Lewandowski, whom he helped break Gerd Müller’s Bundesliga goal-scoring record, as well as Ilkay Gundogan, whom he appointed captain of the German national team.