Xavi and Laporta to meet next week to decide Barcelona's future

Barcelona fans are worried about the future of the bench. Despite the fact that Xavi recently announced his continuity for next season, the Catalan media take it for granted that the coach will be sacked, as Laporta was angered by the victimising press conference given by the Catalan coach prior to the match against Almeria.

Uncertainty reigns in Barcelona and 'Mundo Deportivo' has revealed that there will be a final meeting to decide the future of the Barca bench. The newspaper has reported that the meeting between the coach and the 'Cules' president will take place next week, expected to be held on Monday or Tuesday.

The meeting will also be attended by Deco, the sporting director, the sporting vice-president, Rafa Yuste, and the rest of the members of the sporting commission. 'Esport3' confirmed the news and said that Deco will review the season and offer a list of new signings and departures for next season.

It should be noted that the decision taken at the meeting will have to be validated by the board, which is scheduled to meet next week. The club have insisted to 'MD' that "nothing has been decided" about Xavi despite his departure being taken for granted.

For the time being, Laporta plans to travel to Bilbao on Saturday to support the women's team as they battle for the Champions League title against Olympique Lyon at San Mames. What is certain is that he will not be in Seville to bid farewell to La Liga season.