Official: Sergi Barjuan appointed Barcelona’s interim coach
Sergi Barjuan is Barcelona’s new interim coach and President Joan Laporta is expected to introduce Sergi to the team today.
Sergi Barjuán, current Barcelona B coach, has been given the appointment as the interim coach of the first team until the hiring of a new coach is finalised.
The Spaniard has been with Barcelona for just three months, and has taken charge of five (5) Barca B games, suggesting that he will not be in charge for too long.
One man expected to take up the role permanently is none other than the former Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez, who currently manages Al-Sadd in the Qatari League.
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One of the greatest midfielders of his generation, Xavi appeared 767 times for the Catalan club, where he spent 20 years of his career.
He renewed his contract with Al-Sadd earlier in the year, but allegedly has a release clause should Barca come calling and they have.
As per Ben Jacobs, this will not sour the relationship between the Qatar outfit and Xavi, who had the agreement that should the opportunity arise, he could depart.
