Barcelona The chronicle of Xavi’s great turnaround, from the deal with Flick to the Catalan’s stay

Xavi decided to stay at Barcelona, ​​completely turning the tables on the Catalans at the last minute. The reasons that led the 44-year-old to the reversal and the “blaugrana” deal with Flick.

Xavi finally stays in Barcelona. Although the Catalan had announced his decision to leave at the end of the season, he finally made the switch and will continue for another year at Barcelona hoping to bring the club back to the top. A decision which in the past period did not have many chances.

Mainly because of him Xavi who constantly stated that his decision was final. However, everything changed in just a few minutes and o The 44-year-old decided to continue with the “Blaugrana” until 2025when his contract will be completed.

Flick was waiting in the… corner but Xavi changed everything

From the day that Xavi announced his decision to leave, the “Blaugrana” had entered the training safari. The names that had been heard, many. TUchel, De Cerby and Flick they “played” constantly in the Catalan publications. The latter, however, was the man chosen by Barcelona.

As revealed in Barcelona, Hansi Flick had it all with the “Blaugrana”. The deal was final, as the two sides had shaken hands, even verbally. All that was left was to finalize his departure Xavi, which never happened. Everything changed for good on Wednesday.

THE Xavi had a scheduled meeting with Joan Laporta and Deco in order to discuss for the last time the possibility of staying. The three of them they met late Wednesday afternoon, however the first date did not bring any development. Xavi had his own demands, the Barcelona administration on the other hand had other plans. However, they renewed their appointment. And in fact, this new appointment took place almost an hour later.

That’s where the twist happened. THE Laporta expressed to Xavi his desire to keep him in the team. He spoke to him about the respect he has for him and the entire administration in general. He explained to him the plan of the new season and promised him that the “Blaugrana” will have different facts regarding their possibilities in the transfer market of the summer. At the same time, the two sides agreed to proceed with various changes within the staff and the medical staff, where a major problem has been identified in recent years.

THE Xavi so he changed his decision and on Wednesday night it was finalized. The Catalan will continue at the “Blaugrana” for another year with the support of everyone within the club. Both the management and the players who have openly expressed their desire to have Xavi next season too.