The news broke on Wednesday in Barcelona when it was learned that Xavi Hernández will fulfill his contract and therefore will continue to be the first team coach for another year. Today the coach and the president of FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, together with Deco, have appeared before the media to explain this decision, after Xavi announced on January 27 that he would step down as coach at the end of the season.
Joan Laporta
Joan Laporta spoke first to officially communicate Xavi's continuity: “I am pleased to announce that Xavi continues as coach. He made some statements saying that he was considering leaving but yesterday I had the opportunity to speak with him and he He transmitted the confidence and ambition to continue with a project where he has already won. And this enthusiasm, confidence and ambition from the first moment was clear that it was good news for Barça. Adding that stability is a key to success seeing my experience. as president. I have always opted for continuity. There is another reason: clear”.
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“”Xavi had the courage to take Barça at the time we were in and we culés have memories. This year we have not achieved the objectives. In a week they fell, but we can tell you that we are convinced that it is the best decision. Xavi enjoys the absolute confidence of the Sports Board and I hope, also, of Barcelona fans. “Barcelonians, believe in Barça and believe in this project, because it is worth it. We have a coach with human quality, knowledge and an incontestable Barcelona fan like Xavi Hernández. Thank you very much.”
Xavi Hernandez
After Laporta's words, it was the Barça coach's turn.
“You know that I am a very Barcelona fan. I always try to do the best for the club and the most important thing is to think about the entity. When I met with the president, I always thought about the priority as a club man. I had all the confidence of the president , from the board of directors, from the sports director… The support of the players has been very important. They have made me see that I have to continue. I believe that this project is not finished even though we may not win titles this season. fans has also made me think that I have to continue. And above all that I see myself as capable. Yesterday we sat down and understood each other in three minutes.”
🗣 Xavi: “I thank the fans for their trust, the same trust that we have in the club and staff, which is mutual. Many times people cheer me on in the street or in the stadium. This has made me reconsider the decision I made in January, even Players” pic.twitter.com/NnkbxvPejE
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Xavi's message to the fans
“I think it's an important part. The desire we have, the trust has been mutual. There is harmony with Deco and of course with the fans. I go down the street and people encourage me and that makes you reconsider. The players have made me to see that it is not finished but above all the fans. We have generated a lot of enthusiasm and it is a shame that it has gone unnoticed in recent days. I think we are close to achieving our objectives.
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