The Catalan capital was sent into an uproar last week with Barcelona head coach Xavi announcing his departure come summer. The team has struggled to replace their success from last season, with a blunt of blame falling onto the head coach’s shoulders. However, despite the turmoil and his decision to exit the club, it seems like the Blaugrana head coach hasn’t ruled out a return to the club.

The defending La Liga champions are currently placed fourth in the standings with 44 points to their name. Barcelona are 11 points behind surprise package Girona, who is at the top of the table. With almost half the season yet to play, Xavi and his men will have to bring out their best in the remaining games if they wish to keep their hands on the league title.

Xavi’s unfinished business with Barcelona despite announcing his exit

Barcelona have been in a state of disarray this season. The team’s unsatisfactory performances saw manager Xavi take the blame as he announced his departure from the club come summer. However, Xavi hasn’t closed the door on a potential return as he opened up on his future by talking with the team’s official media. “I don’t discard coming back as a manager in the future. Barca will have me for whatever they need, but now I think they don’t need me. I had already decided. I think the work you do is not valued.”

Fans have been very critical of Xavi’s work this season, with many slamming the head coach for the team’s downfall. It did not sit well with the manager, who did not shy away from slamming the critics, claiming over-the-top comments took a heavy toll on his mental state. The Blaugrana head coach even added that he felt suffocated in his role and was enjoying his position less and less with each passing day.

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What does the boss’s exit mean for Barcelona?

While everything seemed like a fairytale last season, slowly and steadily, things have turned out to be a nightmare for Xavi at Barcelona. The manager has lost the trust of his board, fans, and even his players in recent weeks. With things taking a toll on the manager, it seems like Xavi wants nothing to do with the club at the moment.

However, with Xavi’s departure, Barcelona has the chance to recoup and figure out what went wrong before the upcoming season. The team is facing a magnitude of problems, with financial woes at the very center of it. Despite boasting top talents at their disposal, the club desperately needs to figure a way out to make things work. Do you think Xavi is at fault for Barcelona’s poor fortunes? Let us know in the comments below.

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