Revealed: The two things that ‘could persuade Xavi to make a shock U-turn and STAY at Barcelona’… as Spanish giants go 12-games unbeaten after victory over PSG
- Xavi previously announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season
- However, there are two things that could convince him to stay with the team
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Barcelona boss Xavi could be persuaded to stay at Barcelona if two conditions are met, according to a report.
The 44-year-old announced in January that he would be leaving after two and a half years in charge following a difficult period.
He said at the time that his decision would give his players freedom, and they would go into their LaLiga clash with lowly Cadiz on the back of a 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
Their most recent was an impressive 3-2 Champions League quarter-final first leg victory against Paris St Germain.
Given their impressive form, there have been suggestions that Xavi could make a shock decision to stay at the club – with two focuses at the top of his agenda.
Xavi believes Barcelona’s season would have been a ‘disaster’ without news of his departure this year
Barcelona are currently second in LaLiga and will face PSG in the quarter-finals of the Champions League
According to Mundo DeportivoXavi wants guarantees that he can bring in reinforcements in the summer and will not lose any of his essential players.
The Catalan giants have been linked with a number of players in recent weeks, including Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva.
Meanwhile, central midfielder Frenkie de Jong has previously been linked with a move away, but he will be a player Xavi will definitely want to keep.
The Spanish outlet previously reported that if Xavi wants to consider staying, the club chiefs will play an important role for Haaland in 2025, according to the Spanish outlet. Mundo Deportivo.
The club sees him as the ideal replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who turns 36 in August.
Haaland is contracted to City until June 2027 and last month insisted he is happy at the Premier League champions, but admitted ‘you never know what the future holds’, leaving the door open for a possible move somewhere from the Etihad Stage. along the line.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is keen for Xavi to stay, despite the manager announcing he plans to leave the club this summer
Barcelona cannot afford any missteps, as it competes with Girona for second place
The Norwegian striker scored 86 goals in 89 games for Borussia Dortmund and found the net 81 times in 88 games for City, proving his qualities in Germany and England.
He could get the chance to star in a third major European competition next year if Barcelona can convince him to move to Camp Nou.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta wants to bring Haaland to the club next summer, but is also keen to support Xavi in the coming months if he chooses to perform a U-turn and stay for at least another year.
Laporta plans to make a number of key signings this summer to strengthen the team and get Barcelona back to the top of Spanish football.
