Barcelona is on the brink of announcing Hansi Flick as their new manager, following the departure of Xavi Hernandez. Flick, the former Bayern Munich coach, has reportedly arrived in Barcelona and is awaiting the official announcement of his appointment.
Xavi oversaw his final game as Barcelona’s manager on Sunday, and once the terms of his exit agreement are finalized, the club is expected to announce Flick’s arrival. Mundo Deportivo has reported that Flick has already arrived in Barcelona and is staying in a luxurious hotel in Passeig de Gràcia.
While Flick was initially expected to arrive in Barcelona today with his agent, Pini Zahavi, eyewitnesses have claimed to have seen him at the hotel. Local press have gathered outside the hotel, anticipating the announcement of Flick’s appointment.
Although sources from Flick’s entourage suggest that he has yet to fly to Catalonia, the presence of FC Barcelona employees at the hotel indicates that preparations for his arrival are underway. The official announcement and contract signing are likely to take place tomorrow, pending the settlement of Xavi’s exit.