Xavi to remain Barcelona coach: club to AFP

Barcelona’s Spanish coach Xavi gestures on the touchline during their Spanish league match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on Apr. 21, 2024. (AFP)
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  • The 44-year-old decided on his dramatic change of mind after a day of meetings

BARCELONA: Xavi will remain as coach of Barcelona, the Spanish giants told AFP on Wednesday, despite having announced in January that he planned to quit at the end of the season.
Spanish media reported that the 44-year-old, who had signed a contract extension until 2025 last autumn, decided on his dramatic change of mind after a day of meetings with club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco.