Barcelona’s board of directors left their meeting on Wednesday afternoon under the impression that Xavi Hernandez would be leaving the club in the summer. Finding out through the press on Wednesday evening that President Joan Laporta had U-turned on what he had told them, has caused a ‘crisis’ in the Blaugrana boardroom.
It was reported late on Wednesday night that Barcelona’s board had been told that Xavi would be leaving at the end of the season, but after a meeting between Xavi and Deco, and then Laporta and Xavi, it was decided that he would continue for the final year of his contract.
This was confirmed by Vice-President Rafa Yuste outside Laporta’s door, where various members of the sporting hierarchy met to discuss the matter. He claimed that there had been unanimity on the decision, but that took little time to be dispelled by director Enric Masip. As the latter left Laporta’s home, he was asked if that was the case, and his response made it clear that not everyone was originally on board with Xavi keeping the job.
Now RAC1 are reporting that the decision to keep Xavi has been received with incredulity by the board members. The board had supported the decision to dismiss Xavi unanimously, and feel betrayed by Laporta’s call. It has provoked a ‘crisis’, and they say it could lead to additions to the the excess of 30 resignations from management or board positions that have occurred in just over three years of Laporta’s mandate.
There is some suggestion that Xavi may have leveraged his way into continuing in the job, although sources close to the former midfielder have denied that money was a motivation.
bihbdiln
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I'M KINDA HAPPY THAT XAVI IS STAYING BUT THIS LAPORTE OF A MAN HAS CONSISTENTLY PROVEN THAT HE IS A SCHEMING, BETRAYING CHAMELEON
Shark-V
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The only issue here is, if he doesn't show progress next season he could be sacked. Barca board is heartless
sarabia007
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this tactics less coach .this is so sad for Barca fans
adedefender
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Somehow I knew he would reverse that decision. He wanted to elicit response from the players. He wanted to do a Jurgen Klopp
Dozeknorsy
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does he our chairman have money for another coach? that is where it begins from
Gambiano
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Word means nothing to some.