Barcelona announced that Hansi Flick would be taking over from Xavi Hernandez on Wednesday, after the German coach signed a two-year deal with the club. He will not be presented to the media or the fans though.

In stark contrast to Xavi’s arrival, which saw him give a press conference and speak to the fans at a jubilant Camp Nou, Flick will not be presented publicly until July. The reason, according to Sport, is that Flick feels he should acclimatise and settle in at the club first, before facing the press. It will also give him time to improve his Spanish – he has been learning it for several months, but it is not yet clear what his level is like.

President Joan Laporta will speak to the press this week though, in order to offer explanations as to why the club U-turned on their decision to back Xavi in the space of a month. Laporta has maintained silence throughout the last two weeks, leaving Xavi to answer questions about his future.