\"Xavi will stay, he's really happy and excited,\" Yuste told waiting journalists, before insisting the club had \"never opened talks with any other coach.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier on Wednesday, Xavi held face-to-face talks with Laporta and Barcelona's sporting director Deco in which he indicated he had changed his mind about the decision he made in January, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Xavi stunned Barcelona when he commented after a 5-3 defeat at home to Villarreal that he would step down at the end of this season. He said one reason for his decision was to try and spark a reaction in his squad, while also talking about the pressures of the job at FC Barcelona.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Xavi said the club needs a \"change of direction,\" and said he felt there was \"a lack of respect, you feel that your work is not appreciated.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The coach's announcement saw a slight upturn in form, with the club moving into second place in La Liga and reaching the quarterfinals in the UEFA Champions League, before being knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Although the 4-1 defeat in the second leg was a big disappointment, the team did fulfil the club's budget requirements by reaching the last-eight stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Barcelona reportedly had several candidates to replace Xavi, including B-team coach Rafael Marquez, who has helped nurture young talents such as Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/04\/la-liga-xavi-to-remain-as-barcelona-coach-to-continue-till-june-2025.jpg", "alt_img": "La Liga: Xavi to remain as Barcelona coach, to continue till June 2025", "alt_title": "La Liga: Xavi to remain as Barcelona coach, to continue till June 2025", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "La Liga: Xavi To Remain As Barcelona Coach, To Continue Till June 2025 On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "La Liga: Xavi To Remain As Barcelona Coach, To Continue Till June 2025, UEFA Champions League: FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has reversed his decision to step down as first-team coach at the.", "seo_keywords": "FC Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez, Rafa Yuste, Joan Laporta, La Liga, UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint, Rafael Marquez, Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi", "tag": "", "tagging": "FC Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez, Rafa Yuste, Joan Laporta, La Liga, UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint, Rafael Marquez, Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "la-liga-xavi-to-remain-as-barcelona-coach-to-continue-till-june-2025", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "613", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2024-04-25 18:32:03", "updated": "2024-04-25 18:32:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "FC Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez, Rafa Yuste, Joan Laporta, La Liga, UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint, Rafael Marquez, Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-04-25 18:32:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "football", "cnmid": "895572", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/la-liga-xavi-to-remain-as-barcelona-coach-to-continue-till-june-2025-14771" }