"We message each other constantly. I always congratulate him on the team, we talk about football... In fact, he once came to my house because of a difficult situation, and that's very kind of him. He came to apologize when I asked him if the club had actually been talking to him while I was the manager, during those two or three weeks when the club had already decided to let me go but no one told me directly."
"He apologized, we talked for over two hours, it was fantastic. The club told him not to say anything to me, and that's why he came to my house to apologize. He's a good guy, very honorable, and I'm glad he's doing well."
"Absolutely, it's dominant, attacking... We Barça fans enjoyed it, and I'm happy because I think we laid a very good foundation for this project to continue; the backbone of the team is made up of Lamine, Pedri, Balde, Cubarsí, Fermín... people we put our faith in. It's one of the legacies I'm most proud of, even more than the two titles we won."
Xavi Hernandez discussed his departure from Barcelona and the subsequent arrival of Hansi Flick as manager. He emphasized the strong personal relationship he maintains with Flick, noting they communicate regularly about football and team performance. Flick visited Xavi's home to apologize for the club's failure to inform Xavi directly about the managerial change, despite having already decided to replace him. Xavi described this gesture as honorable and kind. He also reflected on his legacy at Barcelona, expressing pride in the young players he developed, including Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Balde, Cubarsí, and Fermín López. Xavi considers building this foundation for future success more significant than the titles he won.
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