After a frantic few hours last night, FC Barcelona have decided that they will continue with Xavi Hernandez as their manager beyond this season. A lot happened on Wednesday evening, with reports hinting that Xavi would be leaving before a meeting took place between him and sporting director Deco. Simultaneously, there was a meeting at Joan Laporta’s …
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Barcelona head coach Xavi’s continuity on the club’s bench for next season has on Wednesday been confirmed. As much was confirmed by European football expert Fabrizio Romano a short time ago. Following a fresh round of discussions between the parties, Xavi this evening informed the Barcelona brass that he has come to the definitive decision …
The role played by the playing squad at La Liga giants Barcelona in convincing head coach Xavi to stay put has this evening been confirmed. The news which all associated with Barcelona had so long been awaiting was of course forthcoming a short time ago. This came in the form of confirmation regarding the club’s …
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It has been a busy day at Barcelona, with the club desperately trying to navigate their managerial situation. For weeks, it had seemed like Xavi would not continue as the coach post-summer after announcing his resignation in advance, despite the club trying their best to convince him to stay. And just when it seemed like …
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Xavi apparently isn’t leaving Barcelona after all. Mundo Deportivo was first to report that the Barça manager — who in January said he would depart the club at the end of this season — will in fact stay on through the end of his contract, which runs through the end of the 2024-25 season. At the time Xavi …
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With the summer transfer window a couple of months away, Barcelona are once again the centre of attention as they face a pivotal period before the next season. Not only is the managerial situation under the scanner, but Barça also need to make some changes to the squad which will be dictated by the financial …
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Arsenal expert Charles Watts says he expects Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva is more likely to join Barcelona than seal a move to the Gunners this summer. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Watts discussed Arsenal’s plans to add some spark to their attack this summer, acknowledging the north London club’s interest in youthful …
It’s a list that seems to pop up every summer these days regarding Barcelona, as they once again enter a summer looking to make sales. The list of players for who the Blaugrana will not consider offers for, or ‘the untouchables’. This year that list is just five strong, and Barcelona will be open to …
Over the past few weeks, there have been murmurs about PSG taking an interest in Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal. Last night, the rumours resurfaced again, with reports in France suggesting that the Parisian giants had made the 16-year-old La Masia graduate a priority target to replace Kylian Mbappe in the summer and are willing to splash €200 million. …
Much has been said about Barcelona’s frail financial state, as the Catalan giants continue to seek ways to stabilize their budget while maintaining a competitive edge. The Catalans are reinforcing their financial stability through several strategies: offloading players, reducing the wage bill, and generating revenue by selling club assets. Now, it appears Barcelona are relying on …
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