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Ben Hayward

Barcelona president Joan Laporta explains why he accepted Xavi's plan to quit at end of season

Barcelona president Joan Laporta hugs Xavi ahead of the Gamper Trophy match against Tottenham in August 2023.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reacted publicly for the first time since Xavi announced his decision to walk away from the Catalan club at the end of the season.

Following Saturday's 5-3 loss at home to Villarreal in LaLiga, Xavi began his delayed press conference by telling reporters that he had decided to leave Barcelona in June – whatever happens between now and then.

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