Coming out of a heavy defeat at home against Villarreal (3-5) on January 27, Xavi announced his departure from FC Barcelona at the end of the season, believing that it is time to turn the page in Catalonia. But since this statement, the Blaugrana coach and his team have been walking on water. Fallers of Las Palmas, Barça now remains on an impressive streak of 11 games without defeat in all competitions, as they prepare to play their quarter-final first leg against PSG in the Champions League. From then on, the Catalan leaders remain convinced that the 44-year-old technician is still the man for the job.
Asked about the future of the Spanish coach on the air of MovistarRafa Yuste assured, without going into too much detail, that he intended to retain him by all means by offering him a long-term project. “I hope and wish that Xavi continues. We are talking about a long-term project with him, not just one or two seasons. Xavi already knows what we want. What I'm going to do, to the best of my ability, is try to convince him.”indicated the vice-president of the reigning Spanish champion.
