Barcelona says Xavi Hernandez will not return as coach next season

May 24, 2024

Barcelona says coach Xavi Hernandez is leaving the club at the end of the season

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona says coach Xavi Hernandez is leaving the club at the end of the season.

The Spanish club made the announcement Friday after a meeting between club president Joan Laporta, Xavi and several other senior figures at the team's training ground.

The club said Laporta “has informed Xavi Hernández that he will not be continuing as first team coach in the 2024-25 season.”

Xavi's last game in charge will be Sunday's away game against Sevilla on the final day of the league season.

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