A delighted Joan Laporta Estruch revealed the decision to accept Xavi's volte-face had been approved unanimously by the club’s board. He said: “You know that in mid-season, Xavi issued a statement that he had decided to leave at the end of the season. “However, yesterday I got the good news in which he conveyed his enthusiasm and confidence for the project and the team and project. “Our coach is ambitious to create a project that has already won things and that must continue to win. But now it will be even more competitive because changes will be made for the better.” About Independent Sport: The Independent is proud to bring you the latest and greatest in sport, featuring expert analysis and reliable updates from the biggest sports on the planet. Watch more from Independent TV: independent.co.uk/tv/sport Click here to subscribe to Independent Sport: https://bit.ly/3QTgWY1 About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: null Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com/ Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB