Xavi Hernández will leave his role as Barcelona coach after Sunday's final game of the season against Sevilla with a source telling ESPN that Hansi Flick is 'on course' to replace him.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta met with Xavi after Friday's training session to confirm the club's decision on a change of direction.
"The meeting took place at the training ground in the presence of vice president Rafa Yuste, sporting directors Deco and Xavi's assistants, Óscar Hernández and Sergio Alegre. B team coach Rafa Márquez and outgoing Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel were also considered, but a source said negotiations with Flick's camp were now advanced.
Laporta was annoyed by remarks made by Xavi last week about the financial difficulties facing the club in the transfer market, although sources added the president has never been fully convinced by the former Spain international. It remains to be seen how Xavi will part ways with the club. He was previously willing to forgo the final year of his contract, but given the change in circumstances, sources have neither confirmed nor denied whether he will ask to be paid for the remaining year of his contract.
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