Barcelona Parts Ways with Xavi Hernandez

FC Barcelona have announced the dismissal of manager Xavi Hernandez, just four weeks after confirming his role for the 2024-25 season. The club expressed gratitude for his contributions as a coach and player. Xavi will coach his last game against Sevilla on Sunday.

(Adds details, club statement) MADRID, May 24 (Reuters) -

Barcelona have sacked manager Xavi Hernandez, the LaLiga club said on Friday, four weeks after confirming him in the job for the 2024-25 campaign. "Today Friday, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has informed Xavi Hernandez that he will not be continuing as first team coach in the 2024-25 season," Barcelona said in a statement.

"Barcelona wish to thank Xavi for his work as coach, as well as for his inimitable career as a player and as team captain, and wishes him every future success in the world. "He will be coaching the team for the last time in Sunday's game away to Sevilla."