Xavi announced in January that he would leave Barcelona at the end of the season, but the former Spain international has now agreed to remain as coach until 2025.
In a dramatic turn of events, Xavi Hernandez has agreed to stay on as Barcelona coach until the end of his contract in 2025, according to reports in Spain.
Catalan legend Xavi took over as Barca's coach in 2021, leading them to their first league title in four years last season and signing a contract extension until June 30, 2025, with an option for an additional year last September. Barca faced difficulties in December and January when they conceded four or more goals in defeats to Girona, Real Madrid, Athletic Club and Villarreal, resulting in their elimination from the Spanish Super Cup and the Copa del Rey.
Barcelona's winning streak came to a halt last week when they suffered a 4-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, resulting in their exit from the competition at the quarterfinal stage and missing out on their first semifinal appearance since 2019. This was followed by a 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday, leaving them trailing the leaders by 11 points in LaLiga and effectively ruling them out of the title race with just six games remaining.
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