🎉 Celebrations are in order! Barcelona's legendary coach, Xavi Hernandez, has just hit a major milestone—100 games at the helm of Barça! And he did it in style with a thrilling 2-0 victory over Almeria on Thursday. 🤩
But Xavi isn't resting on his laurels. Despite securing a strong second-place finish in La Liga, he's got his eyes on the prize. 🏆 \"I have every ambition to win titles,\" Xavi declared at a press conference. \"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.\"
Last month, Xavi surprised fans by reversing his decision to leave the club at the end of the season. Instead, he's gearing up for the future with big plans to shake things up at Camp Nou. \"I really want Barça to win titles again,\" he said with determination. \"This year we haven't competed well enough to win them, but we've come close. I'm eager, excited, and ambitious.\"
With an epic playing career spanning 17 years at Barcelona, Xavi made a whopping 767 appearances—setting records left and right before passing the torch to Lionel Messi. He's no stranger to victory, boasting 25 trophies including four Champions League titles and eight La Liga championships. 🐐⚽
However, even legends face challenges. This season, Xavi has felt the heat after falling short of catching league leaders Real Madrid and exiting the Champions League quarter-finals against Paris Saint-Germain. Plus, there are hurdles like a bloated wage bill and a €1.6 billion renovation project at Camp Nou.
But don't count Xavi out! 💪 \"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 shared. \"We tell the players the importance of finishing second, but I want to compete and fight for titles.\"
As he hits this century milestone, Xavi is more motivated than ever to bring glory back to Barcelona. Fans around the world are buzzing with excitement to see what's next for the club under his passionate leadership. 🔥
So, get ready, Culés! The future looks bright, and Xavi is steering the ship towards victory. Visca el Barça! 💙❤️
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'I want to win titles': Xavi reaches 100 games as Barca manager
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