Barcelona have announced that head coach Xavi will leave his position at the end of the season. The news comes a month after the Barca boss had reversed a decision to step down this summer after two and a half years in charge. A club statement on Friday confirmed president Joan Laporta had told Xavi […]
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My players persuaded me to change my mind – Xavi explains Barcelona U-turn
Xavi has revealed he decided to stay at Barcelona after his players persuaded him not to leave. The 44-year-old, who made more than 500 appearances for Barca during a trophy-laden playing career, announced in January that he would step down, believing his team needed a “change of dynamic”. However, after president Joan Laporta confirmed on […]
Xavi thanks squad for support after confirming he will remain as Barcelona boss
Barcelona have confirmed Xavi is to stay on as head coach after re-thinking his decision to leave the club at the end of the season. The 44-year-old, who made more than 500 appearances for Barca during a trophy-laden playing career, announced in January that he would step down, believing his team needed a “change of […]
Xavi reportedly set to stay as Barcelona boss after reversing decision to leave
Xavi has changed his mind and decided to stay on as Barcelona head coach beyond the end of the season, according to reports in Spain. In January the 44-year-old announced he would be stepping down this summer from the post he has held since November 2021. But a u-turn has reportedly been performed, with Marca […]
Barcelona were heading for disaster until I made decision to quit – Xavi
Xavi is convinced Barcelona’s season would have been a “disaster” had he not announced his decision to leave at the end of it. The 44-year-old revealed after a 5-3 home defeat by Villarreal in January that he would walk away from the club after two and a half years in charge following a difficult spell. […]
Xavi announces he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season
Barcelona manager Xavi has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season. Xavi’s position has been under the spotlight as the LaLiga champions have fallen behind Real Madrid and Girona at the top of the table. Following Saturday’s 5-3 home defeat by Villarreal, Xavi confirmed his departure in the post-match press […]