The right move was to sign Flick.

Tonight, Laporta will be the star of a special edition of the program L'Onze , which will be broadcast on TV3. The program, hosted by Xavi Valls, will provide a detailed review of the Blaugrana club's victorious season. It's easy to imagine that the signing of Hansi Flick, a personal decision by the president and endorsed by Deco, the technical director, will be widely discussed. He is undoubtedly the key to success, given the change in habits that the German coach's arrival brought about in the squad. Jan has always been recognized for his keen eye for selecting managers. Following Cruyff's advice, during his first term as president, he opted for Rijkaard and Guardiola. Meanwhile, during his current term, he listens to the recommendations of Pini Zahavi, his close friend and representative, who also oversees Flick's career.

What should be valued is the German's election and not Xavi's dismissal, as Enric Masip tirelessly reminds us in each of his media appearances. It's fine that, in his role as presidential advisor, the former handball star is making all his concerns known to Laporta, for which he is paid. But these should remain anonymous. Out of respect for a Barça legend like Xavi, advising his dismissal shouldn't be made public. That the Terrassa native may have made mistakes in the formation of his staff and in a supposed lack of intensity in training may be as true as winning a league title and promoting La Masia talents such as Lamine Yamal, Cubarsí, and Fermín to the first team, who have been instrumental in this season's successes.

At Barça, there's a tendency to be inconsiderate with its iconic players, and Masip knows this from his own experience. Therefore, he should be more measured in his statements and not expose himself so much. On the famous sushi night, when Laporta initially decided to keep Xavi as coach, he applauded the unconditional support Rafa Yuste had given him to maintain the manager's position. However, when the change of course took place a week later, the continued role of the vice president of sport, Laporta's most trusted executive, was never questioned. This was even more so when the advantages of putting the team in the hands of Flick, who has not hidden his admiration for Xavi's work, were subsequently proven.