"I signed for Barça thanks to him [Laporta], but he ended up letting me down. Why? He dismissed me as coach without telling me the truth, influenced by someone I believe is above the president, Alejandro Echevarría. In other words, it was Alejandro who dismissed me as coach."
"That's how this Barça works, it's practically run by Alejandro Echevarría. He was someone with whom I had a close, friendly relationship, and that's why his departure from Barça is perhaps the biggest disappointment. He completely let me down."
"There's no need for him to have the status of employee or director; he has his own job, he's on leave, the club doesn't incur any expenses related to him, the president authorizes it, and he's a trusted person. We're not sectarian; he's been a member for 25 years, he has the silver badge, he does a good job, he's efficient, and I can rely on him."
Xavi Hernandez has publicly criticized Barcelona president Joan Laporta, alleging that Alejandro Echevarría, described as an advisor to the president, wields excessive influence over club decisions. Xavi claims Echevarría was instrumental in his dismissal as coach and that the advisor effectively runs Barcelona. Laporta responded by clarifying Echevarría's role, stating he operates on leave without formal employee or director status, incurs no expenses for the club, and has been a member for 25 years. Laporta expressed satisfaction with Echevarría's work and efficiency. Additionally, Xavi alleged that Echevarría spoke to players including Sergi Roberto, Araújo, Pedri, and Raphinha, falsely claiming Xavi wanted to sell them before his departure.
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