Xavi on the rumors of his possible departure from FC Barcelona:

FC Barcelona faces Rayo Vallecano on the penultimate matchday of LaLiga, in a season finale that is being more turbulent than expected at Can Barça due to rumors about Xavi’s future.

The coach appeared at the previous press conference but the match took a backseat and the appearance revolved around his continuity on the Barça bench and his relationship with Joan Laporta: “The president’s confidence is intact. The club “it gives me confidence and enthusiasm.”

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“I can’t tell you more that the club gives me peace of mind and I continue with the same desire to face this season and the next. I can’t say more. Nothing changes. The president’s confidence is intact. And that of Deco. A They transmit that to me and for me it doesn’t change anything,” said the Barça coach.

“We are in permanent contact and if we have to talk, we will talk. Everything is like three weeks ago when we announced my continuity. If there is any change, we will tell you. I understand the questions and the concern, but I am calm and focused on winning tomorrow.”

Will he continue on the bench?

“There is no doubt that things can go well with me as coach. I have an extraordinary base in the squad with people from home. Next year we can compete better than this one. I have desire, enthusiasm and ambition intact”

“I convey everything naturally to the footballers and I have told them what I have told you here. I do not have to deceive anyone. Feel lucky, I have said the same thing to the footballers as I have said to you. There is noise outside and these things happen. The squad is in good shape and eager to win tomorrow. We are focused on Rayo Vallecano tomorrow,” added Xavi.

The press conference prior to the match against Almería did not please Joan Laporta at all and from that moment the rumors about Xavi’s departure skyrocketed, just two weeks after having been confirmed in the bench.