Xavi Hernandez’s news of remaining as Barcelona manager came as a shock to many fans today after the announcement, MySportDab reports.
There have been a lot making headlines concerning the whole situation and rumors claim it was due to money issues.
Xavi has come out to address the situation which he tagged as ‘Fake News’ as the headline continued to go viral on the media since the early hours of today.
It was confirmed today that Barcelona were able to change the mind of their manager to ensure he remains with the club for another season.
Reports coming from Fabrizio Romano confirmed Xavi Hernandez statement concerning the decision to remain as Barcelona manager beyond this season.
Here Is What Was Said:
“I changed my mind because I really felt total confidence from the president, from the board and the players too. This project isn’t finished yet”.
“Me, my staff, all together feel that we have strength to make important things together and continue this project”.
“Rumours about me staying as I wanted to get the money from my final year of contract are fake… and invented to damage me”.
“The president knows that if I had left a club, I would not have asked Barcelona for one single euro for my final year of contract”.
Joan Laporta Also Added:
“Xavi has expressed his joy to stay at Barça, continue this project and improve together. We are excited. It’s excellent news for Barça”.
“Stability is key for successful projects, Xavi is a true Barcelonista. We share this feeling: Barça on top of his mind”.
“I haven’t seen our fans so excited in a long time. We are all together with Xavi”.
The decision is also claimed to have caused a lot of divided opinions among the board who are said to be looking at leaving the club soon.
Xavi Hernandez will remain as Barcelona manager for one more season after changing his mind about leaving the club earlier.
