Barcelona and President Laporta confirmed: Xavi Hernandez will continue as head coach next season.

After tonight’s meeting and Laporta insisting for him to stay, Xavi accepts Barca’s conditions and will continue as head coach.

Joan Laporta: “I announce that Xavi will continue for another season. We know that he announced his departure earlier, but we spoke and he will continue this project. He is ambitious and passionate.”

“Xavi has expressed his joy to stay at Barça, continue this project and improve together. We are excited. It’s an excellent news for Barça”.

“Stability is key for successful projects, Xavi is a true Barcelonista. We share this feeling: Barça on top of his mind”.