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Xavi's future at Barcelona plunged into doubt yet again as president Joan Laporta urged to sack manager

Only earlier this month,<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/xavi-is-staying-barcelona-boss-set-complete-sensational-u-turn-resignation-decision-honour-contract/bltd07c8f1d1a303420" target="_blank"> Xavi announced he would be making staying on as Barcelona manager</a> after having announced previously that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/xavi-quit-barcelona-manager-confirms-leaving-end-of-season-in-shock-announcement-after-catalans-ship-five-villarreal/blt5e11dda249a33995" target="_blank">he would be departing the club</a>. However, in another turn of events, Barcelona president, Laporta has been urged to get rid of the legendary midfielder due to his words ahead of the Catalan side's clash against Almeria, as per <a href="https://www.cope.es/programas/tiempo-de-juego/noticias/ambiente-tenso-barcelona-raiz-las-ultimas-declaraciones-xavi-20240516_3301625" target="_blank">COPE</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

In his press conference, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/xavi-outlines-what-barcelona-need-financial-crisis-continues-to-grip-catalan-giants/blta44c5e3f26746367#cs9dd1deb38b8886d0" target="_blank">Xavi addressed the club's financial situation and having to adjust to the new demands due to those economic restrictions</a>. Xavi's words angered Laporta and the club's board with those close to the club president suggesting that the 44-year-old cannot continue as the coach of the club past this summer.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The reports by COPE was back up by <a href="https://twitter.com/Benayadachraf/status/1791179051161485356" target="_blank">reputed journalist Achraf Ben Ayad</a>, who confirmed that Xavi's continuity at the club is not confirmed at the moment. He added the next few days will be key to understanding the rest of the situation.

DID YOU KNOW?

Xavi will first and foremost try to lead Barcelona to second-place finish in the league amid a tight race with Girona. They will take on Rayo Vallecano on May 19 and end the season with a trip to Sevilla on May 25. After that, it will remain to be seen how talks progress and if Barcelona do decide to part ways with the World Cup-winning midfielder.

WHAT NEXT FOR XAVI AND BARCELONA?

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The mess at Barcelona has continued with boss Xavi Hernandez&apos;s future reportedly under threat and Joan Laporta urged to show him the door.