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Hansi Flick has been confirmed as the new head coach of Barcelona – but HITC understands things could have been very different for the German had talks over a move to the Premier League gone differently. HITC revealed last week that Flick was the man who had been identified to succeed Xavi – who was axed by Joan Laporta. Laporta moved for Flick after sacking Xavi, despite just weeks earlier persuading him to stay on as head coach. Flick was understandably delighted to have been confirmed as the new Barca boss. “It’s a big honour, a dream for me to sign my contract here,” said Flick on Wednesda…

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