Xavi Hernandez will not sanction the sale of Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong this summer. With Xavi now confirmed as staying as Barcelona head coach next season the club are looking to assess their transfer plans.
Barcelona forward Ansu Fati has not had the easiest of times on loan at Brighton and Hove Albion, despite being requested specifically by manager Roberto de Zerbi.
Whether you're in town to see an FC Barcelona match, dine at Enigma, or see the soon-to-be-finished Sagrada Família by legendary local architect Antoni
Manchester United are readying a bid for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. Sport says United are pushing to sign Arajo this summer. The English giants have emerged as the main interested party for the centre-back - and they're prepared to pay a hefty sum.
With the managerial situation at Barcelona now decided, with Xavi Hernandez staying on for another 12 months, attention now turns back to the players’ situation.
Vitor Roque has had a slow start to life at Barcelona, with head coach Xavi Hernandez opting to use him sporadically in the first four months of his time in Catalonia.
Earlier this week, Barcelona managed to convince Xavi Hernandez to stay on as head coach for another season. It’s believed that one of the big incentives daggled over the 44-year-old’s head was the possible return to La Liga’s 1:1 rule, which would allow spending without any Financial Fair Play restrictions.
On Thursday, Barcelona officially announced that Xavi Hernandez had reversed his decision to stay on as manager until the end of next season. Back in January, the 44-year-old revealed that he would be stepping down in the summer, but after discussions with Joan Laporta, Rafa Yuste and Deco, he has opted to remain for another 12 months.
Barcelona are prioritising a new left winger for next season with Liverpool star Luis Diaz their No.1 target. Xavi Hernandez’s decision to stay at the club has offered some stability on their summer transfer plans.
Barcelona are ready to double down on their message that Lamine Yamal will not be sold to Paris Saint-Germain. The 16-year-old has enjoyed a sensational start to life in the Barcelona first team after making his senior debut 12 months ago.
Xavi Hernandez is planning to give more La Masia stars Barcelona debuts before the end of the campaign. With Barcelona out of the La Liga title race, Xavi is planning for next season, after confirming his decision to stay.
Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi admits he's unsure about the future of Ansu Fati. The young attacker is on-loan at Brighton this season from Barca. "He is a great, great talent.
Girona are interested in Barcelona wing-back Sergi Roberto. The club captain comes off contract at Barca this summer. Mundo Deportivo says Girona are showing interest in the 32-year-old.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez will lead the club forward next summer, but ahead of Wednesday, it looked rather unlikely. Despite President Joan Laporta claiming that the Blaugrana had not looked for a new manager in the 89 days since Xavi’s announcement of his exit, it contradicts all of the information reported by media close to the club.
Barcelona confirmed the continuity of Xavi Hernandez on Thursday, after the coach had originally announced his exit 89 days earlier. The decision was not without controversy, and came after months of links to other coaches.
Barcelona will have to make sales this summer, and while the ones they do make will be dictated by the offers on the table, there is a preferred route in Can Barca.
Xavi Hernandez’s decision to stay on as Barcelona manager for another 12 months, which was announced in a joint press conference on Thursday, is seen as a big boost for the club’s academy players, given that the 44-year-old has bled through several exciting prospects into the first team.
‘It’s irrevocable’, Xavi Hernandez told the press regarding his decision to leave the club this summer, one that he took after Barcelona’s 5-3 defeat to Villarreal in January.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez was confirmed as the coach for next season on Wednesday night, and just over 12 hours later, sat in front of the press to explain his decision.
In a surprising turn of events, Barcelona manager Xavi has decided to extend his stay at the club beyond this summer despite previously indicating his intention to leave.
La Liga should consider implementing goal-line technology, as a controversial call could affect the outcome of one of its biggest matches.
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