Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez marked a significant milestone by reaching 100 games in charge of the La Liga club with a convincing 2-0 victory over Almeria on Thursday. As the team stands on the brink of a second-place finish, Xavi has made it clear that his ultimate goal is to lead Barca to championship victories.
Having reversed his decision to leave the club at the end of the season just last month, Xavi is now fully focused on the future, with several changes already in the pipeline. \"I have every ambition to win titles. The economic situation is not the best and we are working to reverse it. We are planning the next season and I see it as an opportunity,\" Xavi stated during a recent press conference.
Looking ahead, Xavi shared his excitement about preparing for the Super Cup next year. \"We are getting the games ready to play the Super Cup next year. I really want Barca to win titles again. This year we haven't competed well enough to win them, but we've come close. I'm eager, excited and ambitious,\" he added.
Xavi's deep-rooted history with Barcelona spans 17 years as a player, where he made 767 appearances and won 25 trophies, including four Champions Leagues and eight La Liga titles. Despite his successful tenure as a player and winning La Liga last year as coach, Xavi has faced increased pressure this season after falling short of league leaders Real Madrid and exiting the Champions League quarter-finals against Paris Saint Germain.
Challenges such as a bloated wage bill and a 1.6 billion euro renovation project at the Camp Nou stadium add to the complexities he navigates. However, Xavi remains steadfast in his commitment to change and improvement. \"It's not an easy or pleasant situation. We want to win titles and we haven't done our homework. We have a very good squad and I am happy with the level of ambition of the players,\" he explained.
Emphasizing his competitive spirit, Xavi stated, \"We tell the players the importance of finishing second, but I want to compete and fight for titles.\" His dedication to elevating the team remains unwavering as he continues to inspire both players and fans alike.
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'I want to win titles': Xavi reaches 100 games as Barca manager
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