Barcelona have appointed former Germany and Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick as the club’s new head coach.
The 59-year-old German has agreed a two-year deal with the Catalan club.
Flick succeeds Xavi, who was last week sacked after previously performing a U-turn on his decision to leave the role.
"FC Barcelona and Hansi Flick have reached an agreement for the German to become men's first-team football coach until 30 June 2026," a club statement read.
Flick was dismissed by Germany in September following a 4-1 friendly defeat to Japan on the back of a group-stage exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
He served as assistant coach to Joachim Low when his country won the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, before clinching back-to-back Bundesliga titles and the 2020 Champions League during a two-season stay with Bayern.
