Barcelona's football club is facing a period of transition, with President Joan Laporta at the helm of several key developments. Xavi Hernandez has announced his resignation as manager, effective June 30, with President Laporta accepting his decision and waiving the remaining year on Xavi's contract. The responsibility of choosing a new manager has been delegated to Deco, the club's technical secretary, with potential candidates such as Rafa Marquez and Hansi Flick being considered. Concurrently, Laporta is advocating for the establishment of a European Super League, proposing a start as early as the 25/26 season and expressing indifference to the involvement of English clubs. He has suggested a lineup of clubs, including Porto and Ajax, and has threatened to reconsider Barcelona's UEFA membership if the Super League does not begin within the next one to two years. Contrary to Laporta's suggestions, clubs like Olympique Marseille, AS Roma, and Feyenoord have issued statements denying any plans to join the Super League. In light of these events, Barcelona fans are being polled for their views on Xavi's resignation and the future direction of the club.
Barca's Laporta to 'rethink everything' if Super League doesn't start in 1-2 years https://t.co/vXx7ZgN9FN https://t.co/yjh3y443fg
Barcelona president claims European Super League could run next season https://t.co/gXNtdFECze
🚨🔴⚪️ Feyenoord club statement deny any intention to join the Super League, their position has not changed. https://t.co/trewPk9TrL
🚨🟡🔴 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
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
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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