After securing a significant victory at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, the Barcelona manager delivered a poignant address, wherein he conveyed to the incoming manager, Hansi Flick, the daunting challenges awaiting him within the team’s fold.
Expressing his sentiments, he articulated, “I perceive that my actions over the past 2.5 years have reverberated like seismic waves, subjecting me to myriad criticisms and impeding my ability to operate in a tranquil and composed manner. Merely a month ago, we fervently sought stability amidst the tumultuous terrain of footballing dynamics. Alas, such is the nature of this sporting realm, where unpredictability reigns supreme, and one must stoically accept its capricious nature.”
Reflecting on the toils endured, he lamented, “I harbor a belief that amidst the adversities that besiege us, the efforts invested in this role have not been duly acknowledged. Our ascent from the depths of eighth place to the precipice of second position underscores our resilience, yet our narrative this season has been marred by the outcomes of four pivotal encounters, deviating from the envisioned trajectory. While despondency lingers, duty compels me to persevere.”
In a plea for transparency, he implored, “I beseech those responsible for this transition to furnish elucidation regarding their discernment. The impending stewardship is cognizant of the arduous circumstances, compounded by a precarious financial milieu, forewarning of the challenges that lie ahead.”
Acknowledging imperfections, he admitted, “We have scrutinized our shortcomings and acknowledge the deficiencies in our approach. As mentors, there exists a pressing need to refine our tactical acumen, recognizing this season as an instructive chapter marked by both triumphs and tribulations.”
Transitioning to the announcement of Flick’s impending appointment, he disclosed, “Hansi Flick is poised to assume the mantle as Xavi’s successor, with the formal transition slated for Monday upon his arrival via air travel, marking the commencement of a new era under his tutelage.”
