'Father of a dynasty' - Barcelona president explains hiring of Hansi Flick
By Katie Catherall Barcelona club president Joan Laporta has revealed the reasons as to why he chose to appoint Hansi Flick as head coach after firing Xavi. Flick suddenly emerged as the top candidate for the vacant Barca spot after the club made the shock decision to fire Xavi in May. He was announced as the new boss very shortly after, signing a two-year deal. Laporta has now explained the reasoning behind Flick's hire, branding him as the 'father of a dynasty of German coaches'. Speaking on The Presidential Podcast, Laporta said: "There have been moments in which the members have been proud...