Hans-Dieter Flick will replace Xavi as Barcelona's head coach.
According to the Spanish "As," on Wednesday, "Blaugrana" sports director Deco and member of the sports commission Bojan Krkic met with Flick in London. As a result of the negotiations, the club and the coach agreed in principle. Flick is expected to sign a two-year contract with Barcelona.
Blaugrana president Joan Laporta is said to have always been a fan of the German coaching school, and Flick was seen as one of his favorites should Xavi leave. Pini Zahavi, the agent of the German specialist, who enjoys the trust of the "Barcelona" management, also played an essential role in the negotiations.
Moreover, "Barcelona" has not informed Xavi about the upcoming dismissal. This is expected at a meeting with the club's sporting management, led by Deco, scheduled for early next week. Barcelona's board of directors will approve Xavi's resignation next Thursday. According to Xavi's entourage, the Catalans' head coach is willing to resign and forgo a significant portion of the compensation, provided the club pays contractual salaries to members of his coaching staff.
