For several days, the media have been reporting that Xavi will still be FC Barcelona’s coach next season. The coach himself told the world in January that he would leave the club at the end of the current competition, but he eventually changed his mind and wanted to continue coaching the team from Catalonia. The shocking decision and sudden change in his attitude surprised the world, and he himself explained the reasons at a press conference.
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FC Barcelona announced Xavi’s stay. “Circumstances have changed”
At a press conference on Thursday, Barcelona officially announced Xavi’s stay in office to the world. – He is a coach who always thinks about what is best for this team. We want to develop young players, so it is important that their coach is close to them. The board voted unanimously on this decision, enthused club president Joan Laporta.
And how did Xavi himself sum up his decision to stay? He began by explaining the change in attitude since January’s announcement of his departure. – You know that I am a big fan of Barcelona and I always try to give my all for the club. I noticed great trust from the president and the players. Thanks to them, I know that I must continue my mission. It made me reconsider my decision. In January I thought it would be best to leave, but now I see it differently, said Xavi.
– Circumstances have changed. I think this project is not finished yet and I am quite convinced of it. I will continue this and there will no longer be situations like before. My commitment remains intact. It will not happen again. It is a mixture of reasons that make me continue this fight. I made this decision for the good of the club. I know this environment and I hope that this project will be a winner – added the coach.
In addition, Xavi said that he has a great contact with Deco’s sports director and thanked the fans for their support. – I don’t set any conditions – he added when asked about the management’s possible promises for the summer transfer window. – If we are a family, I think everything will work out better – he concluded.
FC Barcelona will play six more matches this season. The first one is on Monday, April 29 at 9:00 p.m. against Valencia.
