Barcelona’s manager, Xavi, has announced his intention to take a break from football management after the conclusion of the current season. The decision comes as Xavi acknowledges a pattern where managers at Barcelona eventually find it untenable to continue. He expressed his desire to spend quality time with his family, who have experienced significant strain during his tenure at the club.
Xavi’s Upcoming Sabbatical
During his time at the helm, Xavi has faced the pressures and challenges that come with managing a high-profile club like Barcelona. His announcement reflects a common narrative for managers at the Catalan club, where the intense demands of the job lead to a departure. Xavi has decided that, for the well-being of his family and himself, stepping away from the managerial role is the necessary course of action once the season wraps up.
“This has happened to every Barcelona manager after some time. You end up leaving because it’s not worth it to continue,” Xavi stated, highlighting the taxing nature of the role at Barcelona. He also shared his plans to prioritize his family after the season’s end, saying, “I will rest for a bit after this season. My family have been suffering a lot with me in this tenure. I want to be with them”.
The club has not yet made any official statements regarding Xavi’s successor or the plans for the managerial position following his departure.