Laporta is reportedly open to hiring Xavi as Barcelona Coach

Joan Laporta now agrees with the rest of the board and will not stand in the way of Xavi becoming Barcelona's next coach, Mundo Deportivo say.

Belgium gaffer Roberto Martinez is Laporta's preferred choice to Xavi, as Martinez is deemed more experienced than the ex-Barca midfielder.

However, the board are keen on Xavi, who is believed to understand Barca better and has impressed as a manager in Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, Belgium are counting Martinez leading them to the 2022 World Cup.