Carlo Ancelotti reacts to Xavi staying at FC Barcelona

Published: April 25, 2024

By: Manu Tournoux

Carlo Ancelotti and Xavi will rub shoulders for one more season. While he had announced his departure at the end of the season, the Catalan technician reversed his decision, motivated by the good results of recent weeks, his locker room and Joan Laporta, his president.

This is good news for its Madrid rival, present at a press conference this Thursday noon. “I think Xavi is doing a great job at FC Barcelona. He’s someone who knows the club very well.” believes the Italian, winner of the Clasico against his rival just last weekend.

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