Xavi to stay on as Barcelona head coach after talks with Joan Laporta
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Xavi will remain as ’s head coach on a contract that runs until the end of June 2025 after reversing his His change of heart follows discussions with Barcelona sporting director Deco, who later accompanied Xavi in an emergency meeting with Joan Laporta at the club president’s personal residence on Wednesday evening. Advertisement Laporta is expected to officially announce Xavi’s intention to take charge next season at a press conference on Thursday. that he would exit his position at the end of...

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