Ancelotti talked about Xavi's decision, what Real Madrid fans said about the declarations

While FC Barcelona announced that Xavi would continue at the club next season, Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti spoke about the Spanish manager's new decision to continue. Ancelotti said, "I think Xavi has done a good job at Barca. It seems to me to be the correct decision to stay. We have to respect that people can change their opinion. It's not in writing. How many times have I changed opinion in my career? It's allowed." While many see Ancelotti's statement as respect towards the rival manager, Real Madrid fans are far from offended. In fact, Real Madrid fans welcome Xavi's decision to change his mind and stay at FC Barcelona next season.

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Real Madrid fans welcome Xavi staying at Barcelona for an extra year because they belive that their team has dominated Xavi's Barca team over the past two seasons. In competitive matches, both Ancelotti's Real Madrid and Xavi's Barcelona have four wins over each other. This season, Ancelotti and Real Madrid have beaten Xavi's Barca three times. Madrid fans chanted, "Xavi stay, Xavi stay," before the El Clasico match at the Santiago Bernabeu this past weekend.

Xavi and the club president Joan Laporta explained about staying at FC Barcelona next season. Xavi said, "My decision in January was made for the good of the club. I thought it would give peace of mind to work. Now the circumstances have changed, next year if it goes badly we will have to deal with this. I have changed my mind. Rectifying is for wise people. It's not a matter of money or ego. I saw everyone's confidence. It has not been an easy decision, because in January I already conveyed what I believed was best for the club. But the circumstances have now changed and I believe that my continuity is the best."

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Xavi at FC Barcelona after 2025?

Xavi will fulfill his current FC Barcelona contract, which expires in 2025. While there are celebrations for the Spanish manager not leaving the club this summer, Xavi was asked if there is a possibility of extending his contract past 2025. Xavi said, "Staying beyond 2025? Renewal is very far away. The most important thing is that we have decided jointly and consensually on my continuity."