Xavi makes Barcelona explode: "I will never return"

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Xavi Hernández has decided to speak up. After more than a year and a half of remaining silent since leaving the FC Barcelona dugout, the Catalan coach has revealed his version of the events.

His statements given to 'La Vanguardia' come at a particularly sensitive moment for the club, just a few days before elections that once again scrutinize the management of Joan Laporta. The former Barça coach has granted an extensive interview in which he reviews his time at the club, makes direct accusations, and explains internal decisions that, according to him, marked his end.

Xavi Hernández reveals Messi's failed return to FC Barcelona

One of the most striking points of Xavi Hernández's interview revolves around the possible return of Lionel Messi to FC Barcelona in 2023. The coach asserts that Messi's comeback was much closer than what has been publicly disclosed.

As explained, after winning the Qatar World Cup, it was he who directly contacted the player to propose a return to Camp Nou. The discussions progressed for weeks, and according to his account, everything seemed aligned for the world champion to rejoin the club in January 2023.

Xavi Hernández maintains that there was even a green light from LaLiga for the operation to proceed. However, the process suddenly came to a halt. The coach stated that it was Joan Laporta who decided to halt the return of the Argentine star when the agreement was practically ready.

According to his testimony, the president conveyed that Messi's return could generate internal tensions that the club was not willing to take on.

The unrealized sports project

The coach assures that this return was to become a legendary farewell for the Argentine. In his mind, that comeback was meant to be the final great chapter of the player's career at FC Barcelona.

He even likened it to Michael Jordan's final stage, a sort of "last dance" to close the footballer's circle at the club. However, the plan collapsed when the board reversed course, something that still puzzles him today.

Internal tensions at FC Barcelona during his tenure

Beyond the Messi case, Xavi Hernández also spoke of the difficulties he encountered within the structure of FC Barcelona. The coach explains that with time, he lost influence in sporting decisions.

One of the examples he mentions is the attempt to sign Martín Zubimendi. According to his account, the midfielder was a top priority for team reinforcement, but the operation was dismissed due to financial reasons.

Xavi Hernández also referred to the departure of key figures within the club's structure. He specifically mentions Jordi Cruyff and Mateu Alemany, two executives who left the project feeling undervalued.

In his view, those decisions weakened the model the club claimed to uphold. Moreover, he believes his position within the club progressively deteriorated.

Xavi Hernández's definitive break with Joan Laporta

The toughest moment came at the end of his tenure. Xavi Hernández claims that Joan Laporta never clearly explained the reasons for his dismissal. According to his version, the decision was influenced by Alejandro Echevarría, a close associate of the president.

The coach asserts that this advisor played a significant role in his departure from the FC Barcelona dugout. For the coach, that situation was a major personal disappointment. He feels the president was not honest with him when he chose to let go of his services.

He also makes it clear that his time at the club is completely over. In his words, he does not consider returning either as a coach or in any other role. The former midfielder states that he has fulfilled his cycle at the club of his life.

Now, with time passing, Xavi Hernández has decided to publicly explain what happened during his time at FC Barcelona, reopening a debate that promises to have an impact on the club's future and the current political context surrounding LaLiga.

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