Xavi talks in his last FC Barcelona pre-match press conference

Barcelona will bid goodbye to a club legend tomorrow as Xavi Hernandez will be relieved from his duties as the first-team manager.

The former midfielder was informed of his sacking on Friday during a meeting with club president Joan Laporta and other officials.

As such, Sunday’s match against Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan will be Xavi’s last in charge of Barcelona.

The manager appeared in front of the media for his final pre-match press conference at Barça, during which he discussed his exit, among other things.

Giving an insight into his mindset ahead of his final match in charge, Xavi said: “I’m fine, it’s been a difficult few days. My conscience is clear, I’m proud, happy…. It’s been two and a half years, it hasn’t been easy, we said it was a complicated time.

“It hasn’t been an easy period because of the situation the club is going through. We have always been club men. In general, we are happy, because we have done a good job, despite the fact that this year things have not gone the way we wanted them to.”

Stating that his experience with the club has been memorable, the manager added: “The experience has been spectacular and the learning has been tremendous. We will try to enjoy tomorrow in the last game.”

Discussing what went down during the meeting between him and Laporta on Friday at the club’s training facilities, Xavi stated:

“Yesterday we spoke to the president, he told me his reasons why he thinks the coach should be changed. I just have to accept it, he is the one who makes all the decisions at the club. I will always be at Barça’s disposal.

“We shook hands, hugged and wished each other well. I will be just another fan. The players have to be the protagonists to keep things rolling.”

On being asked what changed the club’s stance on his future, Xavi said: “They have decided this with the club in mind, because the club needs a change of direction. I can only accept it and respect it.

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Author : Michel Durant

Publish date : 2024-05-25 11:24:21

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