Xavi and the temptation to stay

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By: Manu Tournoux

Doesn’t Xavi regret his decision to leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season? The question was asked to the coach of the Catalan club as the Blaugranas are going through a good period.

What if Xavi ultimately stayed? The hypothesis was more or less submitted to the person concerned, Saturday evening after the victory of FC Barcelona at home against Getafe (4-0) on the occasion of the 26th day of the Spanish Championship. Since the Barça coach announced his departure at the end of the season, on January 27 after a defeat conceded to Villarreal (3-5 – 22nd day), the teammates of Pedri, Kounde and Lewandowski have not lost, all competitions combined, i.e. six matches without defeat.

The right decision

Doesn’t the 44-year-old Spanish coach feel some regrets when he sees the current situation of the Barcelona team? “ No, it’s the opposite. I think it’s absolutely the right decisionXavi confided at a press conference. The team has progressed since I made the announcement and the players have shown the level they had against Getafe and in previous matches. »

I’m really grateful that the fans are chanting my name, but I’m convinced that my decision is the right one for the club. The fans have always been by my side and, from the bottom of my heart, I really appreciate it », continued the man who arrived on the FC Barcelona bench in November 2021 to succeed Ronald Koeman.

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