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The sudden announcement of Xavi's departure from Barcelona has shocked countless people. He candidly admitted that he couldn't handle the pressure from Barcelona's media, leading to his decision to leave. Pep Guardiola, the current Manchester City coach who also coached Barcelona, came forward to express agreement, even stating that the pressure in Spain is a thousand times greater than in England. This clearly highlights the immense pressure of coaching Barcelona.
A few days after Xavi's announcement of leaving at the end of the season, he elaborated on why he made this decision. Regardless of whether they win a championship at the end of the season, leaving was already a definite decision for him. The primary reason was his exhaustion. He joined the team during Barcelona's most challenging times, and despite later winning titles, he felt that the media's criticism remained strict. Even in success, he believed that genuine support was lacking, making this the main reason for his resignation.
As the current world's best coach and a mentor who once coached Barcelona during Xavi's playing days, Pep Guardiola expressed his support for his disciple's perspective. According to Guardiola, the pressure in England is far less compared to the pressure in Spain, which is 1000 times stronger. The weekly six press conferences and numerous matches create an intensity of pressure in Spain that is unparalleled anywhere else.
Perhaps Guardiola unintentionally revealed the reasons behind his own departure from Barcelona. Now, he seems much happier at Manchester City, where the team is competitive, and the management is supportive. Unless Guardiola announces his resignation himself, Manchester City's coaches will keep praising him. Regarding who will be Barcelona's coach after Xavi's departure, it is currently unknown. Given Barcelona's challenging financial situation, it's uncertain if any coach, especially a top-tier one, would be willing to take on such a difficult task. It's really hard to say at this point. |
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