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Barcelona boss Xavi responds to rumours he could reverse bombshell resignation decision

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In January, during a press conference, Xavi dropped the bombshell that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/xavi-quit-barcelona-manager-confirms-leaving-end-of-season-in-shock-announcement-after-catalans-ship-five-villarreal/blt5e11dda249a33995" target="_blank">he would quit Barcelona at the end of the current season.</a> Lately, there has been speculation that suggests the Catalan coach could reverse his decision if the club end the 2023/24 on a positive note.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Speaking to reporters, Xavi refuted all the rumours as he said, "As of today, nothing has changed. There is no more story than that. It all remains the same and we focus on the next game."He added, "It’s true we’ve done well recently; I see the team training great every day and the group of players is less tense than in the past. But tomorrow is a whole new story, here at Barcelona you have a challenge every day. The moment of the truth this season is coming, and we feel we have been good over the last weeks."

WHAT XAVI SAID

In his first full season as the Blaugrana boss, the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/xavi-barcelona-job-no-one-wanted-leaving-right-time/bltce18f7d32365748a" target="_blank">44-year-old guided the club to La Liga title win</a> and also helped them claim the Spanish Super Cup by beating rivals Real Madrid in the final. In the current campaign, though, the Catalan giants have struggled to find form. They failed to defend the Spanish Super Cup title as Real Madrid reclaimed the trophy and were also ousted from the Copa del Rey quarter-final after losing 4-2 to Athletic Club.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The reigning champions, who are currently third in the league and are eight points behind Los Blancos, will next face Athletic Club on Sunday.

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Barcelona boss Xavi responds to rumours he could reverse bombshell resignation decision | Goal.com

Barcelona boss Xavi addressed the rumours that he could reverse his decision to quit Barcelona at the end of the current season.

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