Xavi regrets, obeys to stay for a season of Barcelona

Barcelona's president insisted for months to keep Xavi from changing his mind, and the agreement is now sealed.

The club decided to examine other options only in case Xavi was confirming his plan to leave, now staying.

Barcelona's current coach, Xavi Hernandez, who announced the departure from the Catalan club months ago, will continue to top the bench for the upcoming season.

As sports journalist Fabrizio Romano writes, the decision was made following Xav's discussion with President Laporta on Wednesday.

Laporta was the one who insisted for months to keep Xavin, who has eventually changed his mind and the agreement is now said to have been signed.