“I’ll pack my bags and leave!” – Xavi reveals day of Barcelona DEPARTURE

Barcelona manager Xavi has come under fire of late.

“I’ll pack my bags and leave!” – Xavi reveals day of Barcelona DEPARTURE

Xavi Hernandez announced when he will leave FC Barcelona (Via X/@centregoals & BarcaUniversal)

Things have started to heat up at FC Barcelona. Following a humiliating loss against Real Madrid in the final, head coach Xavi Hernandez has been put in the hot seat. As pressure mounts on the Spaniard to bring in results, the former club captain has assured that he’s going nowhere, at least not yet. Recently, rumors regarding Xavi’s future at the club we at an all-time high.

It was even said that Xavi has ‘lost’ part of the dressing room and that many players are against his style of play. The boss has apparently had enough, with his recent comments putting an end to the same. Xavi has confidently announced that he is willing to ‘pack his bags and leave’ given one condition. The club have suffered this session, mostly in defense as the defending La Liga champions are now fourth in the league and eight points from the top.

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Xavi said:

The day my players no longer follow me, I'll pack my bags and leave. If someone tells me that there's a problem, I'll leave. Had I not won La Liga last season, I wouldn't even be here. I love this club and I'm here to bring success.
Xavi told the reporters

He concluded:

If I can't do that, I'll go home.
Xavi added

After a brilliant 2022/23 season, Xavi’s side have struggled to replicate their success from last season. The club are up against Unionistas in the Copa del Rey on Friday.

Xavi ‘OK’ with selling two crucial players – Report

Amidst an unconvincing and difficult season, Blaugrana boss Xavi Hernandez has made his mind up on who to ‘sell’ if they are to retain their grip on the league. Even though the manager does not have a big say in Barcelona’s business in the transfer market, he has listed two ‘crucial’ players that he’s willing to part ways with. His list also contains a player that significantly excites Premier League giants Manchester United.

Ilkay Gundogan and Frenkie de Jong
Ilkay Gundogan and Frenkie de Jong have been labelled as ‘expendable’ by Xavi (Via X/@BarcaUniversal)

Both Frenkie de Jong and Ilkay Gundogan have been crucial to Barcelona’s midfield this season. However, as per Xavi, the club are in dire need of an efficient pivot, good enough to control the game. Neither De Jong nor Gundogan have managed to fill the gap left by Sergio Busquets, with Oriol Romeu being a far cry from what Barca needs. Gundogan’s departure is more straightforward and purely ‘profit-making’ as he was brought in for free.

De Jong, on the other hand, may need significant convincing if he is to leave the club. The midfielder was one of Barcà’s best players last season but has failed to replicate his form from last year. Moreover, Manchester United have expressed a strong desire to sign the player in the past, with his desire to stay at the club being the only hindrance to the move. Barcelona are yet to make a move in the January transfer window.

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