Barcelona coach Xavi recently announced his departure at the end of the season. At a previous press conference, Xavi said that his work at Barcelona was not duly recognized, "It's too difficult to be a Barcelona coach. You will see how they criticize you, and it will affect you. At one point, you start to wonder: Is it worth it? That's it. My lover knew this, and I decided to leave a long time ago. You asked me if I wanted to be the Ferguson of Barcelona. In fact, there will never be Ferguson here. It's impossible, you won't be allowed (to coach for so long), that's the truth. ”
Later, it was also revealed that Xavi was tired of criticism from the outside world. Harvey believes that the criticism has not only affected him at the professional level, but has even affected his family, and Harvey believes that the criticism has become more and more violent. Xavi wanted to avoid a bad outcome – like Koeman's dismissal.
Speaking again at the midweek pre-match press conference today, Xavi said: "I don't think the results of my work are being recognised, it's exhausting. It's not because I can't handle the pressure, but the work I've been doing will never be recognized. ”
Some fans begged me not to go, and some told me that I had made a bad decision. I understand that some people don't understand this decision, but I've explained it. I've felt the love that everyone has for me, and it's priceless. I think we've done a good job, but the reality is that for a variety of reasons we haven't been as high as we should have this season. ”
As a Barcelona manager, will you feel cruel? I do think so. Every day you feel worthless. When I spoke to Pep [Guardiola], he told me. I've also seen Enrique go through this kind of thing. I've talked to Valverde and it's the same. There are some problems in terms of what is required [of the manager]. We can't enjoy the job. You feel like you're in danger at every moment, so I say it's brutal. ”
Future? I don't rule out the possibility of being Barcelona manager again in the future. I'll come back when Barça need me, but now Barça don't need me. I would not rule out the possibility of a regression. ”
Advice for future managers? My dream was to coach Barça, to win, to play good football and I did. I was proud of it and believed in my philosophy until the end. My advice is to enjoy the job, but it's not possible. ”