- Xavi has announced that he will step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season.
- The reigning La Liga champions are hopeful that they can convince him to stay.
- The playing squad is divided on the best course for the Camp Nou legend’s future.
Barcelona is unwilling to give up hope on the possibility of keeping Xavi. However, not all members of the squad believe he should stay after the season ends.
President Joan Laporta has expressed his desire to see Xavi remain at the club and is open to offering the Spanish coach a fresh contract for 2025. However, this opinion is not shared by all in the dressing room.
According to SPORT reports, some players wish to see fresh talent at Camp Nou, as they believe Xavi has accomplished all he can. He is said to be aware of these sentiments and acknowledges that some squad members prefer to have a manager with more international experience on the sidelines.
Influential team members Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski have expressed their sadness over his imminent departure. However, reports in December suggested that Lewandowski, Ilkay Gundogan, Frenkie de Jong, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen were not entirely pleased with his management style.
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After a highly successful career as a player in a Barcelona shirt, Xavi signed as head coach in 2021. Now, it appears his journey may be coming to a close as he seeks a move away from the Catalan giants.
Dissension may arise from the dressing room, but individuals in the boardroom appear to be eager for a Xavi extension.
Laporta and vice-president Rafa Yuste are Xavi’s biggest supporters. They recognize that finding a replacement for Xavi will be challenging and are eager to persuade him to reconsider his resignation.
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