Barcelona manager Xavi has changed his mind after Sunday's El Clasico defeat.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has performed a sensational u-turn on his decision to leave the club.
In January, former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi made the surprise announcement that he would step down from his position at the end of the current season. However, on Wednesday evening it was widely reported by sources including Mundo Deportivo and Fabrizio Romano that the 44-year-old has changed his mind.According to reports, Xavi has reached an agreement with Barcelona president Joan Laporta to stay at the club until the end of his current contract in 2025.On Sunday Barca suffered a 3-2 defeat to their bitter rivals in El Clasico.
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Alex Brotherton is a Sports Trends Writer at SPORTbible. He has previously worked with publications including the Manchester Evening News, GOAL and BBC Sport. He is a football fanatic, but also dabbles in tennis and American football. He enjoys running, cooking and watching non-league football.
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