Recent updates on Chelsea’s new manager, Kieran McKenna and Enzo Maresca, as the Blues look to replace Mauricio Pochettino.
After three years in charge, Barcelona fired Xavi, making him the most well-known manager to quit this summer.
The former midfield player was going to leave the team at the end of the season, but club president Joan Laporta talked him into staying in April. Since then, the team has changed their mind about his future. Xavi’s contract with the La Liga powerhouses expired in 2025, but he will now depart following the team’s season-ending match against Sevilla on Sunday.
Only a few days have passed since Mauricio Pochettino left Chelsea with mutual consent, and now Xavi has left the Catalan club. Following the departure of previous managers Graham Potter and Pochettino from Stamford Bridge, the Blues are searching for their third permanent manager in the last two years.
football.london is aware of The team has shortlisted Kieran McKenna, Enzo Maresca, and Sebastian Hoeness to be their next head coach. Additionally, they will soon have access to Xavi, which presents another possible choice.
Not too long ago, Laporta declared their legendary player-turned-manager to be the greatest in the world. In December 2022, he said, “We have the best manager in the world in Xavi, who really understands the club.”
But after hearing Xavi’s recent remarks, which were reported to have infuriated Laporta and revealed the team’s financial difficulties, Barcelona has obviously changed their position.
A statement on the team’s website stated, “Xavi Hernández has been informed by FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta that he will not be continuing as first team coach in the 2024–25 season today, Friday.”
“Director of sport Anderson Luís de Souza, Deco, Xavi, Òscar Hernández, Sergio Alegre, and sporting vice-president Rafa Yuste were also present at the meeting, which took place at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. In addition to thanking Xavi for his work as coach, FC Barcelona also wishes him the very best of luck in the world for his unique career as a player and team captain.
They further stated: “During the course of the next few days, FC Barcelona will be making an announcement regarding the new first team structure.”
