Three factors behind Xavi considering U-turn over Barcelona exit decision – report

Despite a difficult team for the team, wherein they lost to PSG and Real Madrid, it appears that Xavi Hernandez is considering a major U-turn over his decision to leave Barcelona.

The Barça head coach announced his decision to leave back in January but is now seemingly reconsidering his stance and could be open to staying on.

Reports suggest that he has requested a meeting with the club leadership to discuss the matter and is seeking some guarantees before he changes his mind.

Why is Xavi reconsidering his decision?

A report from Mundo Deportivo has come forward with the details of the situation, stating that Xavi is indeed open to continuing as the manager of Barcelona.

The report also sheds light on the various factors that are behind the development of Xavi considering this major U-turn.

For starters, the last few months have been a source of pride for Xavi, who has seen that his project continues to build with a team full of young players.

Now the coach believes that he can give continuity to the work done so far also because he has felt supported from within the club.

Xavi has a very good understanding with Deco, with whom he has worked well and both the president Joan Laporta and the vice-president Rafa Yuste have constantly shown their support in recent weeks.

Xavi appears set to continue. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

At the same time, very important players in the squad have also privately and publicly expressed their desire for him to remain on the bench. In this sense, the fans have also shown their confidence in him.

Possible reinforcements

Furthermore, one of the main conditions for Xavi to possibly continue at the club is that the squad needs to be strengthened in key areas.

And the club are already working on it, with two names that please the manager being discussed as targets.

Guido Rodriguez was not the first choice for the pivot, but he was a midfielder who pleased the coach and who gave the ‘OK’ to incorporate him both in the summer and in the winter.

Now, set to become a free agent, Rodriguez would be seen as a good reinforcement by Xavi. Another name that pleases the manager is that of Dani Olmo, for whom Deco has already made a move.

In addition, the return to Camp Nou is also an extra reason for Xavi. To be able to use the new stadium for the first time as Barça coach and with the growing team is a strong incentive for Xavi.

In all, the support from within the club (players and administration), the possible reinforcements, and the return to Camp Nou are acting as influencing factors.