BARCELONA have axed Xavi and appointed Hansi Flick as his replacement.
Xavi announced in January that he was going to quit at the end of the season before a shock move saw him change his mind.
The 44-year-old was convinced to stay after a meeting with president Joan Laporta last month and he signed a new contract until 2025.
But in a now double U-turn, Xavi has been fired after the pair reportedly clashed as he bemoaned the club's poor financial situation.
Barcelona confirmed his departure in a statement that read: "The club wishes to publicly thanks Xavi and the rest of his coaching staff for their commitment, dedication and generosity, and for their help in reaching an agreement to sever the contract.
"Furthermore, we wish him success in the future on both a personal and professional level."
But just 20 minutes after Xavi's exit was confirmed, the club unveiled Flick as their new manager.
The ex-Bayern Munich and Germany gaffer has signed a contract until 2026.
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