The trend is confirmed. On January 27, after the debacle of FC Barcelona at home against Villarreal (3-5), Xavi publicly announced that he would not see the end of his contract (2025) and that he had chosen to leave the club culé at the end of the season. Except that since this resounding announcement, the Catalan club has not lost a match in all competitions (7 wins, 3 draws in 10 matches). And internally, the hypothesis of a turnaround in the situation regarding the future of the Blaugrana coach is becoming clearer.
In recent times, Barça has multiplied positive signals towards Xavi. Even Deco, a leader with whom Xavi does not necessarily get along well, left the door open to a possible change of course. “We said from the beginning that he had renewed his contract for two seasons. There is no discussion. He has already explained the situation. If something changes, we will talk about it, but now is not the time.”.
Xavi, option n°1 for Laporta
Yesterday, El Chiringuito went a little further in this matter. The Spanish media thus assured that President Joan Laporta had blocked everything in this matter. Clearly, the search for a new coach has been stopped, because the Barça boss wants more than ever to convince Xavi to reverse his decision. Xavi would therefore be Laporta's number 1 option despite several proven contacts with the German Hansi Flick. Publicly, Xavi says he has made his decision, but internally, his clan makes it known that it is not impossible that he reverses his decision.
El Chiringuito adds that Laporta wants to discuss with his coach in the coming days, but that a turnaround will only be possible under certain conditions. There is three. First of all, the first step must come from President Laporta, which is about to happen. Secondly, the current good results must obviously continue. Finally, Xavi would like to have more weight during the next summer transfer window. The Spanish coach has often clashed with his sports director, Deco, and the latter has not often listened to the recommendations of the 2010 world champion. Will everyone know how to put a little water in their wine? to avoid divorce?
