The manager uncertainty that had been going on for a while in Barcelona ended with Xavi’s stay in the meeting.
At the meeting held at the home of president Joan Laporta and attended by coach Xavi and sports director Deco, an agreement was reached for Xavi to be the head of the team next season.
Xavi had previously announced that he would not be the head of the team next season, and the Catalan team started to search for a coach.
Barcelona President Joan Laporta and coach Xavi made statements at the joint press conference.
LAPORTA: IT’S GOOD NEWS THAT XAVI CONTINUES
Xavi’s support for Barcelona is indisputable. So is the support of the other staff and the board of directors. We have a coach who always looks out for Barça’s interests. I’ve been very clear about that and it’s very good news that Xavi is moving on.
WE NEED STABILITY
A growing team needs this stability. Xavi also contributes to this stability. Stability is a very important value in successful projects. For me this is a motto. In my presidential experience, I learned that stability is essential to projects. Xavi has the trust of the Sports Board and me, the Barcelona fans. Maintaining the stability of the project is good news. Let’s remember that this is a project that actually started last year and has already been won. A Super Cup and League that I can describe as historical were achieved. Xavi had the courage to take on this responsibility. Therefore, I believe that Barcelona fans have memory.
IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME SEEING BARCELONA FANS EXCITED.
We were very attached to the Champions League, there was a lot of excitement. And we thought we would face this situation. There was a fire of excitement and pride among the fans. And we thought we should keep it going. So we’re trying to take the positives, the positive aspects of this season. We have a team of very good players with a future, there is a united dressing room, there is a fan base where the illusion is created. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Barça fans this excited. And we wanted to preserve this flame.
XAVI: AT THAT MOMENT I THOUGHT THE BEST THING WAS TO LEAVE
You know, I am a true Barcelona fan. I always try to do the best for the club and the most important thing is to think about existence. When I met the president, as a football man, I always thought about the priority. The president, the board of directors, the sports director had full confidence in me… The trust of the players who believed that the project should continue was also very important in this decision. The fans also show me that I should continue. These are the reasons for the change of decision, the change of direction. I think on behalf of the club. At that moment, I thought it was the best thing for the dynamics of the club. was to leave. I thought this was the best decision. From now on, let’s work with enthusiasm. Thank you all..
IT WAS NOT AN EASY DECISION
It wasn’t a simple or easy decision. In January I believed it was best for the club, but circumstances have changed and now I think continuity is best. I think the project is not finished yet. I believe we can make this a winning project. I believe everything has changed since three months ago, we are not here to fix ego or money. “This is a club issue, a cocktail of reasons and of course a matter of trust.”
I thought my decision would improve the team in every aspect. Now the conditions have changed. If things go wrong we’ll have to deal with it. But it had nothing to do with oppression. I continue with the greatest hope to continue winning.
XAVI’S BARCELONA CAREER
Xavi, who took charge of the team on November 6, 2021 and spent his 3rd season, was in charge of his team in 136 matches during this period. In these matches, there were 85 wins, 23 draws and 28 losses. His team scored 264 goals and conceded 151 goals. The Spanish coach won the La Liga and Spanish Super Cup championships last season with his team.
