The presence of the influential agent Pini Zahavi in the box of the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys during the confrontation between Barcelona and Getafe was not a coincidence. His journey from London to Barcelona suggests something important is brewing on the Catalan club’s horizon. Zahavi, a well-known 80-year-old Israeli representative, not only witnessed the stunning victory of Xavi Hernández’s team over Getafe, but also took advantage of his stay in Barcelona to hold several important meetings, including a meeting with President Joan Laporta.
It is important to remember that Zahavi is the agent of stars such as Robert Lewandowski and, more recently, has taken on the representation of Hansi Flick, the successful German coach who has been considered one of the main candidates to succeed Xavi on the bench Barça applies.
During his stay in Barcelona, Zahavi moved discreetly and avoided restaurants to avoid media attention. As MundoDeportivo reports, his priority appears to be to advance Flick’s candidacy for the position of Barcelona coach next season. Flick, who is currently without a team, has publicly expressed his interest in managing the Catalan club, prompting Zahavi to intensify his efforts to ensure the best result for his client.
It is important to highlight that Zahavi has a close relationship with Laporta, who has publicly praised the Israeli agent in the past. This support could be crucial in the ongoing negotiations.
Deco wants to proceed with caution
Despite the pressure from the media and the expectations of the fans, Barcelona, as Deco expressed publicly, seems to be taking a calm stance in choosing their new coach. Although Flick turns out to be an attractive option, the club is aware that this decision will have a significant impact on the future of the project, which is why it prefers to proceed cautiously.