President of Barcelona, ​​Joan Laporta, breaks down in tears and hugs Xavi for his stay in the team

The president of FC Barcelona, ​​Joan Laporta, left it for granted that he felt quite satisfied and pleased with what will be the continuity of Xavi Hernández at the helm of the Barcelona Football Club as coach of the first team of the Blaugrana entity. The executive also explained that the agreement reached left the entire Board of Directors, as well as the sports commission, extremely happy and assured that the current project in the club, which he considers a winning one, was only understood by Xavi at the helm. from the bench

“I understand the winning project with Xavi as coach. I told Xavi that we would not do nothing in terms of looking for a coach until the end of the season, to see how it ends,” Laporta said at a press conference. “I have always wanted Xavi to continue and he knows it,” he added.

“I have a lot of affinity with Xavi. I needed to see Xavi excited, with the confidence that he transmits, with the complicity of saying what he thinks. And feel with absolute peace of mind that he is there for the job. He wants all of this to go well more than we do. When we greeted each other, we were clear that we had to continue,” President Laporta said honestly.

The president considers that Xavi gained a lot of experience this season of ups and downs and that will help you in the future. “We have to draw positive conclusions, of which there are many, from this season. That’s why we don’t talk to any other coach. Because if he still intended to leave, the new coach would have to wait until the end of the season. “We did not speak to any coach waiting for Xavi to rethink it,” he assured.

For Laporta it is key to continue believing in the project

“The final conclusion is to continue believing in the project for Barcelona fans, I am left with the confirmation that as the first team coach we have an extraordinary person with exceptional knowledge of football. Furthermore, he has a ‘culer’ feeling that transmits enthusiasm, confidence and generosity. Barcelona fans can be proud of the coach we have,” explained the manager.

Satisfied with the continuity of Hernández on the Barcelona side.

“Xavi conveyed to me the enthusiasm he has for the project, the confidence he has in the team.”, the ambition he has to carry out a project that has already won and that must continue to win, now being more competitive because adjustments and changes will be made to improve,” he assured.

Stability is the key

“The team we have, which is being consolidated with very young people, combined with people of a certain experience, you need this stability. And Xavi, in addition to providing stability, because we are halfway through the project, gives a reference to these young people. I am especially happy because what we wanted has been produced. The Board unanimously supported this decision. At home we were able to talk to him, and everyone congratulated him,” he added.

Consequences for lost games?

At the time Laporta said that losing his mandate would have consequences and on this occasion He took the opportunity to explain what he said months ago. “Losing has consequences and they will be the changes that Deco and Xavi are going to make. Changes of different kinds. The consequence can go from one degree to another degree. We think that, despite not achieving objectives, there are positive things such as that a project is being consolidated.”

“There are young people who came out thanks to the sports structure and the courage of the coach. There is confidence and ambition. The consequence of losing does not have to be something drastic, it will be adjustments that will occur. I maintain consistency, but I am not going to indulge those who want to blow everything up. Because this project has a living flame to continue growing,” he added.

“We are convinced that this project will be even better. A Super Cup has already been won and a League that I would describe as historic, in times of drought and maximum difficulty. Xavi had the courage to assume that responsibility. We Barcelona fans have memories, it is a project that started out winning, this year the desired objectives were not achieved, but we are all convinced that this is the best decision, it gives stability to the institution and the project, which will be even more winning. Barcelona fans, believe in this project because it is worth it and it is a pride to have a coach of the human quality and Barcelona values ​​that Xavi Hernández has,” added the Catalan president.

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