Carlo AncelottiAFP
Published 04/25/2024 22:20
Rio – Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti defended Xavi Hernández’s decision to remain in charge of Barcelona. The Italian praised the Spaniard’s work and defined the former midfielder’s continuation at the rival club for another season as a success.
“Xavi did a good job at Barcelona, ​​he knows the club and I think his decision to stay is the right one. We have to respect changes of opinion because nothing is definitive. I have changed my opinion many times during my career and changing my opinion is legitimate “, he stated.
At the beginning of the year, Xavi announced that he would only stay at Barcelona until the end of the current season. The coach, who has been at the club since 2021, explained the reason for staying.
“I don’t think the project is finished, I think we have many options for the project to continue to be a winner. The players, who are a very important part of this decision (…) believe in all of this and that made me change my mind And, since rectification is sensible, here we are,” said Xavi.
