🚨 EXCL: Barcelona make contact with Hansi Flick to replace Xavi next season

One of many candidates...

The news that Xavi would leave Barcelona at the end of the 2023/24 season isn’t likely to have come as too much of a surprise given how far the Catalans are off the pace in La Liga.

Knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Athletic Club, coached by former Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde, and well beaten in the Spanish Super Cup final by Real Madrid, not to mention an embarrassing 5-3 defeat at home to 14th-placed Villarreal, was enough for the legendary former midfielder to throw in the towel.

That decision has meant that sporting director, Deco, needs to be diligent in the process of appointing Xavi’s successor.

According to an exclusive update from Daily Briefing columnist, Christian Falk, the Portuguese has already contacted former Bayern Munich and German national team manager, Hansi Flick, regarding the position - on behalf of club president, Joan Laporta.

This is in order to signal the club’s interest and advise Flick that he is on their list of candidates.

It’s worth remembering that Flick had a video call with Laporta back in 2021 before Xavi was brought on board and, coincidentally, this approach comes at a time when Flick has been known to have holidayed in Spain.

What do you think about Hansi Flick becoming Barcelona manager? Is he the right man to lead the club into a new era or should someone else be considered? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!