Barcelona's Laporta Opens Up on Xavi's Sacking: 'A Change Was Necessary'

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Explains Decision to Part Ways with Xavi Hernandez

In a recent statement, Barcelona president Joan Laporta shed light on the reasons behind the dismissal of Xavi Hernandez as the club's manager.

Laporta revealed that inconsistencies in Xavi's statements led to a loss of trust, ultimately prompting the decision to replace him with Hansi Flick.

Laporta explained, "Xavi told me that he trusted this team, but then some of his statements looked like he changed his speech." This apparent shift in stance caused Laporta to reassess the situation, leading him to conclude that a change was necessary. "It caused me to rethink... and I had the feeling that I had to make a change, also with the same feeling shared with the board."

Despite Xavi's notable achievement of winning La Liga in his first season as manager, Laporta deemed it necessary to move forward with a new direction. Xavi's departure marks the end of an era, and the club has swiftly appointed Hansi Flick as his successor.

Under Xavi's guidance, Barcelona secured the La Liga title in the 2022-2023 season, a testament to his managerial skills. However, the inconsistencies in his statements apparently led to a breakdown in trust, culminating in his dismissal.

With Hansi Flick at the helm, Barcelona aims to continue its success and build upon the foundation established by Xavi.