"Xavi, with his family, signed in support of Font today at his campaign headquarters. The Blaugrana legend visited the 'Nosaltres' headquarters this Saturday, accompanied by his wife, Nuria Cunillera, and his parents, Joaquim and Maria Merce, and was applauded by supporters present at the headquarters."
"Font, who is running against Laporta, wanted Xavi to be his coach in the previous Barcelona presidential elections, and since then the two have maintained a close personal relationship. The club legend eventually took charge of the Barcelona first team in November 2021, under Laporta's presidency, and ended his tenure in the summer of 2024, winning one La Liga title and one Spanish Super Cup."
"Xavi's relationship with Laporta ended in a difficult and tense manner, following his dismissal as manager, which came only weeks after he had been convinced to stay at the club by the former president. Since his departure from Barcelona, Xavi has not returned to coaching and continues to wait to take charge of a new project."
Xavi Hernandez, Barcelona's former player and manager, publicly backed Victor Font's candidacy for the club presidency by signing at Font's campaign headquarters with his family. Four pre-candidates, including Joan Laporta, Victor Font, Xavi Vilajoana, and Marc Ciria, must submit 2,337 signatures by Monday to become official candidates for the March 15 election. Font previously wanted Xavi as his coach during earlier presidential elections, establishing their close personal relationship. Xavi managed Barcelona from November 2021 to summer 2024 under Laporta's presidency, winning La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup. His departure from Barcelona was contentious following dismissal weeks after being convinced to stay. Xavi has remained inactive from coaching since leaving Barcelona.
Read at Barca Universal
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