Xavi Hernandez confirms immediate Joan Laporta meeting after Rayo Vallecano win

Originally posted on Football Espana | By Feargal Brennan | Last updated 5/19/24

Xavi Hernandez and Joan Laporta will meet tonight to decide the former’s Barcelona future.

La Blaugrana secured a 3-0 win over Rayo Vallecano in their final home La Liga game of the 2023/24 campaign.

Barcelona will finish the season in second place in the table but the main focus is firmly on Xavi’s next move.

The saga has rolled on in recent days, with the former Spanish international previously changing his stance on leaving the club, following talks with Laporta,

However, the situation has changed again this month, with Laporta unhappy over Xavi’s criticism of the club’s transfer policy.

In his post match press conference, Xavi confirmed a conversation is imminent, but hinted his position is stable, with his contract still in place.

Xavi and Laporta are set for CRUNCH talks tonight! https://t.co/dvIk4oyTAA

— Football España (@footballespana_) May 19, 2024

Xavi also asked the Barcelona fans not to chant against Laporta, despite it being in support of him and his retainment at the club, as the situation heads towards a conclusion.

The club are expected to make quick decision over what happens next with Laporta under pressure to keep Xavi.

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