Barcelona manager Xavi has addressed speculations about the possibility of retracting his shocking decision to resign.

Barcelona boss Xavi has been at the center of attention lately, with rumors swirling around the possibility of him reconsidering his decision to leave the club at the end of the current season. Despite the speculations, Xavi took the opportunity to address the situation, firmly refuting any claims of a potential reversal in his decision. He emphasized, “As of today, nothing has changed. There is no more story than that. It all remains the same and we focus on the next game.”

Moreover, Xavi expressed a positive outlook on the team’s recent performance, acknowledging the significant progress and cohesion displayed by the players. He notably commented on the team dynamics, stating, “It’s true we’ve done well recently; I see the team training great every day and the group of players is less tense than in the past. But tomorrow is a whole new story, here at Barcelona you have a challenge every day. The moment of the truth this season is coming, and we feel we have been good over the last weeks.”

Reflecting on his inaugural season as the Blaugrana boss, Xavi’s leadership led the club to clinch the La Liga title and secure victory in the Spanish Super Cup, triumphing over their rivals Real Madrid in the final. However, the current campaign has presented its challenges, with the Catalan giants grappling to replicate their previous success. Notably, they were unable to defend the Spanish Super Cup title, conceding it to Real Madrid, and were eliminated from the Copa del Rey quarter-final after a 4-2 defeat to Athletic Club.

With the team currently positioned third in the league, trailing behind the leaders by eight points, Barcelona will face Athletic Club in their upcoming fixture on Sunday. The upcoming matches will undoubtedly be critical as they strive to navigate through a demanding season and overcome the existing hurdles.