The dismissal of Xavi will cost FC Barcelona dearly.
This week, FC Barcelona formalized the departure of Xavi at the end of the season, one year before the end of his contract. A departure which will cost the Blaugrana the tidy sum of 15 million euros, reports La Vanguardia this Saturday.
Half of this sum would go to the former midfielder and the other half to his staff. However, the Catalan club, which is in serious financial difficulties, would hope that Xavi waives his severance pay to help his favorite club. But nothing is less certain…
“They decided to change for the good of the club”
Visiting a press conference this Saturday, Xavi had a hard time hiding his bitterness, he who would have liked to continue his adventure on the Barcelona bench. “ Laporta explained to me why he thinks the club needs a change of direction. I accept it, he decides. I do not have a choice. I’m a club man. I wish him good luck and I will be just another supporter.”did he declare.
And to add: “Why this turnaround? They decided to change for the good of the club. I can only respect that. I was always motivated and enthusiastic. I believed in the team and I thought we could do interesting things, but that didn’t happen. (…) But I have nothing against Laporta. These are decisions taken on behalf of the club. » To replace him, former Germany coach Hansi Flick would hold the rope.
