High-profile coach Hansi Flick is headed in the direction of Barcelona, according to media reports. (EPA PHOTO)
Hansi Flick is due in Barcelona on Tuesday to finalise becoming coach of the Spanish football giants, according to news reports.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
or signup to continue reading
All articles from our website
The digital version of Today's Paper
Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox
All articles from the other in your area
Former Bayern Munich and Germany coach Flick is to take over from Xavi Hernandez at Barca on a two-year contract, the reports from Marca and Mundo Deportivo sports dailies said.
Mundo Deportivo said Flick's staff is to include former Munich goalkeeper coach Toni Tapalovic and former national team assistant coach Marcus Sorg.
It was not clear when Barcelona would announce the appointment but an official presentation will be held at a later stage.
Australian Associated Press
Ed Jackson
