Having spent his entire career at the Nou Camp, it will be of no surprise to most people that Xavi has remained loyal to Barcelona ahead of rumours speculating he could switch Spain for Enland. Havign been linked to a number of clubs in the past, and Manchester City as of late, rumour were circling that Xavi could in fact be heading for the Premier League. Although admitting himself that he’d love to play in England, Xavi has now made it clear where his loyalty lies.
”There was always talk United or Chelsea or City and Arsenal wanted to sign me but never anything concrete,” Xavi told the Sun.
”My thinking was always clear. I am such a Barcelona fan, so my first, second and thrid option is always Barca.”
”I want to be here forever. If i am not at Barcelona, i will always be thinking of Barca. If i had played for City, United, Arsenal or Chelsea, I’d keep asking what is going on at Barca – my club.”
Such loyalty is admirable as you don’t get much of it anymore. Although many have looked forward to seeing Xavi play in the Premier League, his loyalty to Barcelona shines throughout his career. One can’t blame him for his decision.
”I’ve no regrets at all, but I still think at times that I would have loved to play in England. You ‘live’ football over there. People respect you more. It’s more difficult to find respect in Spain. There is more criticism here. In England, a player who’s won many things is more respected than in Spain. It’s not happened because my dream, my feeling and my idea was to be at Barcelona. Forever.”
So no, Xavi won’t be ending his career in England. It’s a shame as i’m sure many would have loved to see him playing in England. However the loyalty and pure class he has shown at Barcelona will forever be admired and appreciated.
– Sam Rowbotham
“I’ve no regrets at all, but I still think at times that I would have loved to play in England. You ‘live’ football over there.
“People respect you more. It’s more difficult to find respect in Spain. There is more criticism here. In England, a player who’s won many things is more respected than in Spain. It’s not happened because my dream, my feeling and my idea was to be at Barcelona. Forever.”
