Xavi Hernández has denied reports in Spanish media suggesting that Barcelona’s leadership is considering firing him due to comments he made about the club’s financial difficulties impeding its ability to compete with Real Madrid. He stated that the club has assured him to stay calm and continue working with the same motivation and commitment. Xavi denied having heard anything about the club considering a replacement for him in the summer and reiterated his support from the president and sports director.
The media speculation comes after Xavi’s comments earlier in the week expressing the challenges faced by Barcelona due to financial constraints, making it difficult to compete with top rivals. While reports hinted at president Joan Laporta considering a change in coaching staff, Xavi maintained that he had not been informed of any such decision. Laporta has faced challenges since returning to run the club, dealing with substantial debts and the need to sell off club assets to sign players like Robert Lewandowski. Xavi’s return to lead the team last season resulted in a Spanish league title, but the team has struggled this season.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Xavi’s future at Barcelona, the coach had recently reversed a decision to leave the club this summer after seeing potential and improvement in his players. Laporta’s financial challenges have led to a need to manage player wages within the Spanish league salary cap, and it is more likely that the club will need to sell players in the upcoming off-season rather than bring in new talent. Xavi, who previously coached in Qatar, is facing pressure to deliver results for the club, especially as they seek to secure a spot in the Spanish Super Cup.
While Xavi faces questions from the media about his future at Barcelona, the coach remains focused on the task at hand and maintaining the support of the club’s leadership. Laporta’s efforts to rebuild the team and manage the financial constraints have resulted in a challenging environment for the coaching staff and players. Xavi’s remarks were intended to manage fan expectations about potential summer signings and the club’s ability to compete with top teams in Europe. Barcelona’s upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano will be crucial in securing a second-place finish in the domestic league as they aim to salvage a disappointing season without any titles. Despite the uncertainties, Xavi is determined to continue working towards success with the team.
