The departure of Xavi Hernández from Barça
Xavi Hernández has officially left FC Barcelona. After several days of speculation, the club and the coach have signed the definitive termination of his contract. Now, Joan Laporta has free rein to announce the arrival of Hansi Flick.
Xavi’s legacy at the club
Although Xavi is no longer at Barça, his name is still relevant today at the club. In recent days, information has emerged about his figure and the reasons that led to his departure. There are still many doubts about why Laporta suddenly changed his decision to keep Xavi, but little by little details are being revealed.
Xavi and his opinion on Lewandowski
According to journalist Ricard Torquemada in El Tercer Temps on TDT de Catalunya Ràdio, Xavi had included Lewandowski on the list of possible casualties. The Barça coaching staff considered that the Polish forward had completed a cycle and a player with more energy and pressure ability was needed. Furthermore, his contribution to the game was not valued, as it did not promote the flow of the game.
Xavi’s bad relationship with young people
The main reason for asking for Lewandowski’s departure was related to his poor relationship with young people. According to Torquemada, Xavi considered that the Polish striker did not show enough empathy towards the young players, who are still in the training process. Lewandowski was too demanding of them, even though they had advanced several stages in their development and needed understanding. This lack of connection between Lewandowski and the young people was decisive in Xavi’s decision.
The disagreement with Deco
Xavi’s request clashed with Deco’s idea for the next season. The sporting director considers, like the president, that Lewandowski is one of the fundamental pillars of Barça for the coming years. Furthermore, his high salary would make a possible sale difficult and would mean an economic loss for the club. This disagreement led to the dismissal of Xavi and the hiring of Flick as Lewandowski’s coach.
Despite his departure, Xavi Hernández’s legacy at Barça will endure. Now, with the arrival of Hansi Flick, the team is expected to find a new balance and continue its path to success. Lewandowski’s future will depend on his attitude towards young players and his ability to adapt to the new coach. Barça is confident that the Polish striker can overcome the challenges and continue to be a key piece in the team.
