Following Xavi departure, Barcelona switches to Flick

Barcelona has replaced Xavi Hernandez with former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick, who commanded the German team's 8-2 rout of the Catalan club four years ago.

Flick signed a two-year contract with Barcelona, which announced his hiring on Wednesday, just minutes after confirming that it reached an agreement to sever ties with Xavi.

"It's a big honor and also a dream for me to sign my contract here in Barcelona, to work for this amazing club," the 59-year-old Flick told club media.