Xavi thanks squad for support after confirming he will remain as Barcelona boss

Xavi is to stay on as Barcelona’s head coach

Barcelona have confirmed Xavi is to stay on as head coach after re-thinking his decision to leave the club at the end of the season.

The 44-year-old, who made more than 500 appearances for Barca during a trophy-laden playing career, announced in January that he would step down, believing his team needed a “change of dynamic”.