FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández says he is not interested in rumors or reports about himself. … [+]
FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández stressed that he is “not interested” in reports that he could be sacked ahead of the team’s final home match of the season against Rayo Vallecano.
RAC1 President Joan Laporta reportedly decided to sack Xavi after he made negative comments about Barça’s financial outlook and how it hinders competition with rivals Real Madrid. Ta.
Xavi said his club’s situation was “financially difficult” and was nothing like “what was happening 25 years ago” when managers could demand “I want this, I want that” when it comes to transfers. No, he said. market target.
Confirmed reports of Xavi’s dismissal. sports However, before Sunday’s game against Rayo, Xavi said, “I’m not interested in where the information comes from.”
“I’m interested in gaining the president’s trust, [Sporting Director] Deco, and they tell me this. Nothing has changed for me,” Xavi said.
“We have talked and been in touch with Laporta and if there is something we need to talk about we will do, but we were like three weeks ago – there was a project and we have been competing. But nothing has changed. I understand the question, but I’m calm.”
Asked if his situation had changed in the past 24 hours, Xavi replied: “No, nothing has changed at all.”
“I have no doubt that things will go well… I know we will have better competition next year. Our ambition remains the same, but this news has made us even more ambitious.”
Xavi stressed: “I am focused on work and looking forward to tomorrow’s match, not whether I deserve this or not.”
“I said the same thing to the players that I said. I want them to feel lucky,” Xavi said, explaining that Laporta gave him “a sense of security that we could get second place.”
“I’m happy because I’m at the best club in the world. Criticism makes me grow. That doesn’t change anything. I’m looking forward to showing that I can remain competitive. This year it didn’t work out for me.” , I am confident that things will work out, ”Xavi also said at another point in the press conference.
