Shocking Premier League giants Confirms they want to hire Xavi as coach if he leaves FC Barcelona this summer

At a press conference yesterday, Joan Laporta and Xavi jointly said that Xavi would remain Barcelona’s manager beyond this summer, thereby putting an end to any rumors that he was leaving.

This decision, which came about as a result of a late-night discussion on Wednesday, differs significantly from Xavi’s earlier declaration from January, in which he adamantly said that he intended to leave in June.

Catalonia is happy that Barcelona and Xavi were able to come to this mutually beneficial arrangement. Nevertheless, despite the festivities, one organization in England is still unhappy with the information.

Manchester United’s Lost Chance

Hugo Cerezo and Sergio Fernandez recently reported that Manchester United had Xavi marked as a top contender to take Erik Ten Hag’s place in the summer.

following 33 games, the Red Devils are now sixth in the Premier League rankings following a turbulent season in all competitions. Coventry almost put an end to their FA Cup campaign earlier this week.

The Manchester offices kept a careful watch on Barcelona’s latest moves, with a focus on potential managers.

United suffers a setback as Xavi’s choice to stay with Barcelona rules out one of their top managerial targets for the next summer.

Not in a formal negotiation

Manchester United did not have official talks with Xavi’s management or his agent, Arturo Canales, despite their interest in the player. Rather, they decided to postpone having talks until the summer.

Their institutional crisis—which has left them without a dedicated sports director—partially impacted this approach.

For United, Xavi was a bright young manager full of energy, someone who could bring a fresh vision to fruition. Xavi’s announced commitment to Barcelona means that United will need to reevaluate their managerial search plan going forward.

Xavi’s Future Concentration

With his future at Barcelona certain, Xavi’s attention is now on making the most of the remaining games in the current campaign and being ready for the difficulties of the 2024–25 campaign.

As he looks to guide Barcelona to further success both at home and in Europe, the next season will be a genuine litmus test for his managerial prowess.