In a surprising turn of events, Barcelona manager Xavi has decided to extend his stay at the club beyond this summer despite previously indicating his intention to leave.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez will lead the club forward next summer, but ahead of Wednesday, it looked rather unlikely. Despite President Joan Laporta claiming that the Blaugrana had not looked for a new manager in the 89 days since Xavi’s announcement of his exit, it contradicts all of the information reported by media close to the club.
Barcelona confirmed the continuity of Xavi Hernandez on Thursday, after the coach had originally announced his exit 89 days earlier. The decision was not without controversy, and came after months of links to other coaches.
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Xavi Hernandez’s decision to stay on as Barcelona manager for another 12 months, which was announced in a joint press conference on Thursday, is seen as a big boost for the club’s academy players, given that the 44-year-old has bled through several exciting prospects into the first team.
‘It’s irrevocable’, Xavi Hernandez told the press regarding his decision to leave the club this summer, one that he took after Barcelona’s 5-3 defeat to Villarreal in January.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has told the press that his U-turn on resigning from the club was down to seeing that he had the energy and desire to continue in the role, as well as the confidence of Sporting Director Deco, President Joan Laporta and the players.
Barcelona’s board of directors left their meeting on Wednesday afternoon under the impression that Xavi Hernandez would be leaving the club in the summer.
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On Wednesday, it was widely reported that Xavi Hernandez will be staying on as head coach of Barcelona for next season. In January, the 44-year-old announced his intention to step down in the summer, but he has now been convinced to remain in the position until the end of his contract.
Former Barcelona director Toni Freix feels president Joan Laporta retains the support of the members. Freixa also can see Xavi remaining in charge of Barca next season.
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