Things have become heated inside Barcelona, after reports emerged about the administration’s desire to oust coach Xavi Hernandez.
Before Barcelona’s 2-0 victory over Almeria, multiple sources reported that Xavi may be sacked as early as next week, despite his recent pledge to continue with the club for another season.
Spanish newspapers revealed that Joan Laporta, president of the Catalan club, was angry at Xavi’s recent comments regarding Barcelona’s financial situation, when he spoke at a press conference, saying, “Barcelona’s financial conditions do not allow him to compete with the major clubs.”
Xavi commented on this news through statements reported by the newspaper “AceThe Spanish, after the Almeria match, said: “I said what I think, the economic situation is not the best, but we will still aspire to the maximum. “I look forward to winning titles next season.”
He added: “They (the board of directors) did not say anything to me personally. The vice president of sports traveled with us. I only said what is true, that we will fight for all titles, with ambition, but the situation is not easy. This does not change our reality.”
In this context, the “Football Espana” network indicated that it is possible that more reports about this story will appear in the coming days, but it is a completely strange position from Barcelona, especially since “Laporta was begging Xavi to stay just a few weeks ago.”