Xavi makes U-turn, to stay at Barcelona till end of contract

The coach of Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez, has opened up on why he has chosen to stay on at LaLiga club.

It would be recalled that Xavi announced in January that he will be quitting as head coach in the summer.

However, the 44-year-old has changed her mind about  walking away despite having a contract until 2025 at the Nou Camp.

But in a dramatic U-turn on Wednesday, Xavi has decided to continue with Barca, after meeting with the club’s president, Joan Laporta and other senior officials.

The former Spain midfielder has now given reasons for his decision to remain at the club.

“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,” Xavi said.