A touching entry by Robert Lewandowski. This is how he said goodbye to the FC Barcelona legend

FC Barcelona will not defend their league title this season. The players of the Pride of Catalonia are guaranteed to be runners-up, which did not satisfy president Joan Laporta, who decided to end cooperation with the current coach, Xavi Hernandez.

FC Barcelona fired Xavi

On Friday, May 24, there was a meeting between the two men and their assistants, during which the Spaniard officially learned that the away match against Sevilla would be his last on the bench of FC Barcelona. A moment later, the club published a statement.

“FC Barcelona would like to thank Xavi for his work as a coach, as well as for his unique career as a player and team captain, and wishes him every future success in the world,” we read.

Xavi took over FC Barcelona on November 6, 2021 and has since made 141 appearances on the bench, averaging 2.06 points per game. During his tenure, he won the championship and the Spanish Super Cup in the 2022/23 season.

A touching entry by Robert Lewandowski

After this decision, FC Barcelona players decided to say goodbye to Xavi. This was also done by Robert Lewandowski, who was transferred to the club by this coach. The captain of the Polish national team posted an entry in which he thanked the Spaniard for these two seasons.

“It was an honor to play for your team Xavi! You will always be part of Barca's great history and I am very proud to have written an incredible chapter of my history with you at this great club. Thank you and good luck, Xavi!” – wrote the captain of the Polish national team.

There were rumors in the media that Hansi Flick would be Xavi's successor. Journalist Fabrizio Romano also reported this on his Twitter.