Xavi Hernández said on Thursday that he has unfinished business at Barcelona after backtracking on his decision to step down as head coach at the end of the season.
Xavi announced in January that he would leave the job in the summer, despite having a contract until 2025, but sources told ESPN on Wednesday he had agreed to stay on after defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in the past week effectively ended Barça’s hopes of silverware this season.
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Speaking in a news conference on Thursday, he said the support of the club and a desire to finish the project he inherited in 2021 were among the reasons for his U-turn.
“I love Barça and I always try to do what is in the club’s best interests,” Xavi said.
“In these three months [since announcing my departure], I have noticed the support from the president [Joan Laporta], the board of directors and [sporting director] Deco.
