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The president of Barcelona, ​​Joan Laporta confirmed this Thursday that Xavi Hernández will continue as coach in Barcelona,​​​​​​ announced in January that he would retire.

“We are pleased to announce that Xavi will continue as first team coach. We know I said some things halfway through the season, but today we have this good news. Xavi told me his enthusiasm and confidence in the project,” he said at a press conference.

“Xavi had the courage to take over Barcelona at the time we were and we, costumes, we have memories. This year we did not achieve our goals. They fell within a week, but we are sure it is the best decision,” he said.

Next to Laporta was Xavi himself, who explained, after the manager’s intervention, the reasons that made him change his mind and stay in the position.

“You know I’m a Barcelona fan and I try to do the best for the club. The most important thing is to think about the entity. When we met the president, I made my position available, but I felt great trust from the president and all the management», he began by saying.

“The trust of the players has been very important, they made me see that this project must continue. We are working well, it is a successful project. The fans also made me see that I have to keep going. I see myself as strong and capable. I think about the best thing for the club. In January I thought it was better to leave, but now the situation is different. I’m very grateful, I think it’s the best decision”, he continued.

So Xavi goes back on his decision and fulfills his contract with Barcelona, ​​​​which is valid until the end of the 2025 season. blaugranaand as a coach, the former player has a championship and a Spanish Super Cup to start.