Xavi Hernandez Set To Stay At FC Barcelona In A Huge U-Turn: Report

FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has made a huge U-turn on his future, as the Spaniard commits himself for one more year at the club as their manager. Here are the details.

Xavi Hernandez endured only his second loss in La Liga of calendar year 2024 against Real Madrid last weekend ( Image Source :Getty Images )

FC Barcelona head coach, Xavi Hernandez, is set to stay and remain as head coach of FC Barcelona until the expiration of the contract (June 2025). The legendary former FC Barcelona midfielder will, as reported by Italian football journalist and transfer guru — Fabrizio Romano, honour his contract after talks with club President, Joan Laporta. The Spaniard had previously made it evidently clear that he won't be staying as the head coach of the Blaugrana beyond the end of the season, and that a managerial change will follow up for the 2024/25 season. 

🚨 BREAKING: Xavi has decided to change his mind and STAY as Barcelona manager!

After tonight’s meeting and Laporta insisting for him to stay, Xavi accepts Barça conditions and will continue as head coach.

Formal steps to follow. pic.twitter.com/uVShukTnRO

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 24, 2024

However, given the fact that Xavi has done a tremendous job during the most adverse times for the club, it was a no-brainer that the club would seek the services of the 44-year old.

"Xavi will stay, he’s really happy and excited. We’ve never opened talks for any other coach. Deco trusts Xavi, it’s guaranteed,” said Barcelona vice-president, Rafa Yuste.

The meeting took place at Joan Laporta's house on Wednesday and the vice-president of the club, Rafa Yuste, made the announcement in a conversation with the reporters present outside the house, as reported by The Guardian.

Xavi Hernandez's Managerial Stint At FC Barcelona So Far

Xavi Hernandez took over the reigns of the managerial department of the club in November 2021, after the club sacked Ronaldo Koeman as the manager of FC Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez was handling a club that was in financial crisis and a mid-table position back then, and dragging the Messi-less club from despair to glory is one heck of a task. Here is the list of silverware won by Xavi at Barcelona so far:

• 1 La Liga
• 2 Trofeo Joan Gamper
• 1 Spanish Super Cup