Xavi Hernández to stay on as Barcelona head coach in dramatic U-turn
Xavi Hernández has reversed his decision to leave Barcelona at the end of the season and will stay on as head coach after talks with the club president, Joan Laporta, and board members on Wednesday.
The 44-year-old had previously announced his departure after a 5-3 home defeat to Villarreal in January. Despite being under contract until the end of next season, Xavi had been expected to leave the Camp Nou before the end of June this year – but has now made a dramatic U-turn.
Xavi met face-to-face with Barça director Deco on Wednesday after Laporta had pushed to keep the head coach on board beyond the summer. Despite his reservations over continuing in the job, Xavi has agreed to continue after further talks with Deco, Laporta and other board members at the Barcelona president’s home.
The club are expected to make a formal announcement soon to confirm Xavi will remain in charge next season. It is not clear at this stage whether his contract will be extended beyond June 2025.
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