Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed today, Thursday, that Xavi Hernandez will continue to coach Barcelona, despite his announcement last January that he would leave his position.
“We are pleased to announce that Xavi will continue as coach of the first team. We know I said some things midway through the season, but today we have this good news. “Xavi conveyed to me the illusion and confidence he has in the project.”
“Xavi had the courage to take over as coach of Barcelona at the moment when we were… CollisWe have memories. This year we did not achieve our goals. “They fell within a week, but we are convinced that it is the best decision.”
Next to Laporta was Xavi himself, who, after the technical director’s intervention, explained the reasons that prompted him to change his mind and remain in his position.
“You know that I am a Barcelona fan and I try to do my best for the club. The most important thing is to think about the entity. When we met with the president I offered my position, but I felt very confident from the president and the entire administration.”
“The confidence of the players was very important, they made me see that this project must continue. We are doing well, it is a winning project. The fans also made me see that I must continue. I see myself as strong and capable. I think about what is best for the club. In January I thought that “It's better to leave, but the situation now is different. I'm very grateful, and I think this is the best decision.”
Thus, Xavi retracts his decision and completes his contract with Barcelona, which is valid until the end of the 2025 season. BlaugranaAs a coach, the former player has a championship and a Spanish Super Cup on his CV.
