Barca vice-president Rafa Yuste has explained why Xavi ultimately decided to stay on the bench next season after announcing his departure in January.
“Xavi detected an illusion in some of the club’s Socios during the Champions League quarter-finals and he wanted to continue,” he said. “The word is enthusiasm, project, commitment. The locker room will suit him very well. We are convinced that we can do great things.”
The decision to continue together was taken after a meeting between Yuste, Xavi and president Joan Laporta on Wednesday. “It was a meeting between the president and the coach, during which Xavi showed us his commitment. He’s a local guy, he’s the person who can bet more than anyone on the people of the at home, I am convinced that he will do an excellent job, I am very happy for him because he is a great culé. At Barça we need victories, last year we won a Liga and a Super Cup. Spain In November we are going back to the new Camp Nou, now there are six games left and we have to do our best. That Xavi can be there for the return of the new Camp Nou, I am excited.
