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Joan Laporta explains why he axed Xavi and appointed Hansi Flick at Barcelona

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has finally broken his silence on recent events at the club and explained why he decided against letting Xavi continue as first-team coach.

Xavi had looked set to stay for the 2024-25 season, after doing a major U-turn, but Barca then announced it was all over and he would step down.

Laporta’s been asked about the situation in a new interview and came out with the following explanation.

“Xavi has done a good job. He took over the team at a time of maximum difficulty. Last year he won the League and the Super Cup.