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Inside Xavi's bizarre Barcelona U-turn

Inside Xavi's bizarre Barcelona U-turn

FromThe Athletic FC Podcast


Inside Xavi's bizarre Barcelona U-turn

FromThe Athletic FC Podcast

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
May 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Back in January, Xavi announced he would be stepping down as Barcelona boss at the end of the season, citing the role as a “cruel job” that “wears you down”.

But last week, he and Barca changed their minds - yet another twist in a rollercoaster season for the Catalans.

So, why did Barca perform a dramatic U-turn on Xavi’s future? 

How strong is his position now?

And can Xavi be backed in this summer’s transfer market to the level he now expects? 

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Pol Ballús and Tomás Hill López-Menchero
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Released:
May 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Athletic Football Podcast is our flagship show, running four times a week throughout the Premier League season. Hosted by Mark Chapman and Dan Bardell, featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Matt Slater and many others, they'll take you inside the biggest stories and bring you exclusive news from behind the scenes at your club.