Barcelona's manager, Xavi, has resigned, prompting discussions about his replacement. The club's president, Joan Laporta, mentioned Deco's involvement in the decision-making process and hinted at the possibility of Rafa Marquez or Hansi Flick as potential replacements. Laporta also expressed support for a European Super League project, regardless of English clubs' participation. However, Olympique Marseille and AS Roma have denied any plans to join the Super League.
🚨🟡🔴 AS Roma club statement deny any plan to join the Super League after the statement from Barcelona president Joan Laporta. https://t.co/WNiubdjkdZ
🚨🔵 Olympique Marseille deny any approval to joining the Super League following Laporta’s statement. “Our position has been already clarified in December and it has not changed”. https://t.co/6NvY1Oq9hO
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Friday that a European Super League project could begin as soon as next season, adding that he does not care if English clubs join or not. #AFPSports https://t.co/zb3l3xmLDi
Summer is going to be busy at all levels in Barcelona and that’s why I welcome you to reveal which decisions you would take if in charge of the club! Fan survey on Barça’s situation. Let us know your choices here: 📊⤵️ @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/IOL4vz47Kn
‘If it wasn’t Xavi, I would have already fired the manager in this situation’ – Joan Laporta @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/BFsvX0xsdB
Barca president Joan Laporta on Catalan radio about the SuperLeague -I dont care if the English clubs join. -Porto, Sporting, Benfica, Anderlecht, Bruges, Ajax, PSV, OM, I think we can get around 16-18 clubs. -If it doesn't start in the 25/26 season, I'll consider rejoining UEFA https://t.co/2T9J9Larbp
🔵🔴 Barça president Laporta: “New manager? This must be decided by Deco. The one who comes must have a certain record, unless we make a more creative decision”. “Rafa Marquez? Can’t rule him out”. “Hansi Flick? You should ask Deco”, told RAC1. https://t.co/8KTRUt1D0j
🔵🔴 Barça president Laporta: “I will not dismiss Xavi in any case”. “Xavi told me that it was best to leave and he was giving up the year of his remaining contract”. “I told Xavi that I only accepted this formula - staying until June 30 - only because it's him”, told RAC1. https://t.co/B6ZSEMKxXV
Barcelona fans: let us know what you think of the club's situation after Xavi's resignation announcement. Is Xavi right to stand down? Who would you like to see replace him? And is style or success more important to you? https://t.co/RvujFyajpD
Barcelona fan survey: Share your thoughts on Xavi’s decision – and the club’s future To any Barça supporters around here... help us with your votes! 👇 https://t.co/Ken5Ojrmba
Barcelona told to appoint Lionel Messi as manager to replace Xavi https://t.co/CdFfrXqwRh