The dismissal of Xavi Hernández as coach of FC Barcelona Starting next season, the Catalan coach did not go down very well, who published a letter on social networks where he showed his regret for the decision made by the Barça board.
Xavi, who arrived at FC Barcelona on November 5, 2021, will direct his last match this Sunday against Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán at the close of the season in LaLiga, where the Catalans secured second place behind the champion. real Madrid.
“Before being a player or coach, I am a Barcelona fan and I only want the best for the club of my life, which will always have me at its disposal”wrote the strategist who leaves open the possibility of an eventual return to the culé entity at any time in his career.
“It is never easy to leave the club of your life, but I am very proud, after two and a half years at the head of a dressing room that has been like a second family”added Xavi Hernández who is leaving the FC Barcelona after having won an edition of LaLiga and a Spanish Super Cup.
However, the lack of good results in this current season in which they said goodbye in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, in the same instance in the Champions League and being relegated to second place in a Spanish championship that was defined ago a couple of weeks.
“I want to thank the fans for their support, who have always been by my side and have shown me at all times the same appreciation as in my time as a footballer. Starting Sunday I will be another ‘cule’ in the stands, either at the Estadi Olímpic or in a few months at the new Camp Nou.”added the technician.
Xavi Hernández, 44, closed with a general thank you to everyone he shared with during his time at the helm of FC Barcelona, to whom he wished the best for next season where they will seek to return to the path of titles.
“Thank you very much to all. To the fans, players, staff, club employees, president, Board of Directors, sports directors, media and everyone with whom I have shared a trip throughout these two and a half seasons. I wish the best to the club that I carry in my heart. Visit Barça”hill.
FC Barcelona, in the statement announcing the departure of its current coach, revealed that in the coming days it will be announcing the name of the coach who will be on the bench next season. The German Hansi Flick is one of the candidates to take over the position.
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