The one that got away? Former Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick on verge of FC Barcelona move

According to a string of reports from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, former Bayern Munich and German national team manager Hansi Flick is on the verge of making the move to FC Barcelona:

“News #Flick | Understand that Deco and Joan Laporta, both are keen on Flick to become the new coach of @FCBarcelona! … in case #Xavi does leave the club. A departure is likely. A decision is expected on Sunday or Monday.

Flick, ready to take over at #FCBarcelona! Verbal agreement between Flick and the club is done as revealed yesterday ✔️”

After that, things appeared to heat up a bit more between Flick and the Catalans per Plettenberg:

“Exclusive News #Flick | He is on the verge to become the new coach of FC Barcelona next season!

Now, Barcelona have informed Flick about the decision to make him the new coach ✔️

Xavi on the the verge to leave Barcelona. Last match on Sunday.”