Xavi announces that he has turned back and will remain at Barcelona until 2025: “Project is not over” | spanish football

— It was not a simple or easy decision. In January, I believed it was best for the club, but circumstances changed and now I think continuity is best. I think the project is not finished, that we can make it a winning project. From three months ago until now, everything has changed. It wasn’t a question of ego or money, it was a question of the club — said the coach.

Xavi met this Wednesday with former player Deco, current football director at Barcelona, ​​at the Joan Gamper Training Center. After that, they went to meet the club president, Joan Laporta, at his home. Vice-president Rafa Yuste was also at the scene.

— I had all the trust of the president, the board, the sporting director… The trust of the players, who believe that the project should continue, was also very important for this decision. The fans also make me see that I must continue. These are the reasons for the change of decision, the change of direction — said Xavi.

Xavi Hernández became the coach of Barcelona’s first team in November 2021. Since then, there have been 137 games, with 85 wins, 24 draws and 28 losses — 67.8% success rate. With him at the helm, Barça won a La Liga title and an edition of the Spanish Super Cup.