Xavi, after the announcement that he will continue in Barcelona and in 2025, spoke at the press conference about the reasons that led him to change his decision, while denying the reports that in the event of his departure, he would receive the money from his contract.
Juan Laporta has made it clear in every direction that he wants to convince Xavi to continue at Barcelona until 2025 and he succeeded.
On Thursday (25/04) he officially announced that the Catalan coach will continue on the team’s bench, even though last January he had declared that he would leave.
The club held a press conference with Xavi to refer to the reasons that led him to convert, while denying the reports that in the event of his departure he would receive the money from his contract.
“You know I’m a big fan of Barcelona and I always try to do the best for the team. The most important thing is to think about the club. When we met with the chairman I made my position available to him, but I enjoy a lot of confidence from the chairman and the entire board.
The trust I placed in the president was mutual. We have a very good harmony with the sports administration and with the fans. This makes you think again. Thank you for your support on the road and on the field. I believe that if we manage to correct some details we will be close to achieving great successes.”
Regarding his decision, he stated: “It was not an easy decision. In January I conveyed to the chairman, Deco and the board that it was the best for the club. Now conditions have changed. Yesterday we talked about it very directly. I think the work is not over and I am convinced that we can be victorious with all the hope in the world.
The players believe it and I have changed my mind. It is a combination of reasons that makes me want to continue, especially the confidence of the chairman, Deco and the players. It’s not about money or ego. I saw everyone’s confidence and I feel stronger. This is the movie.”
On whether he regretted: “The decision was right because the club needed a change. Forwarded to the president. Now it’s wrong because I believe the opposite. The staff gave me their support, in addition to the confidence of the president and Deco. It made me think again and I have the energy to move forward.”
While regarding the reports that he asked for his contract money in case of dismissal, he said: “If they said this it is to cause harm. If I didn’t continue, I wouldn’t get a single euro. The president knows this. The money from my contract was for the next coach.”
