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Hansi Flick Snubs Chelsea To Pursue Barcelona Move
When Xavi Hernández first announced his departure from Barcelona in January, the potential replacement that gained considerable attention was Flick. Now that Xavi’s position seems to be in peril once more, Flick’s name has resurfaced as a major contender for the role.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the former Bayern Munich and Germany head coach has reportedly declined an offer from Chelsea, who are in search of a new manager following their recent separation from Mauricio Pochettino.
The report indicates that Hansi Flick turned down Chelsea’s offer because he is highly intrigued by the Barcelona job and is prepared to assume the role if Xavi Hernández is indeed dismissed at the end of the season.
Speculation suggests that Joan Laporta is contemplating parting ways with the iconic midfielder after the conclusion of this weekend’s La Liga campaign, with Flick being his preferred choice as a replacement.
Xavi, Laporta, sporting director Deco, and sports vice president Rafa Yuste are scheduled for a crucial meeting following Barcelona’s season finale against Sevilla this Sunday. The discussion will determine the coach’s future, and should Xavi leave, it appears that Hansi Flick and Barça Atlètic manager Rafa Márquez are the leading candidates to replace him.
Further reports from various Catalan journalists on Wednesday suggest that Deco and Barcelona ambassador Bojan Krkic journeyed to England for a meeting with Hansi Flick. This development serves as another sign of the shared interest in appointing Flick as Barcelona’s next manager.
