This is one of the most common stupid mistakes that players do tbh, coaches leaves all the time and making a decision based on someone you are likely to outlast isn't that smart IMO.
Hell, even Klopp is leaving Liverpool after 9 years.
Agreed.
Don't think in his case is that much about Xavi leaving than this being a new development causing a bit of uncertainty for him. If he signs with Tottenham for example he can be pretty sure that Ange will still be their coach next season and he can talk about what his role would be with him. Here he can only talk to Deco but has no idea who our coach will be.
But coming to Barcelona with family shows he has interest as was telling his club to take our offer despite other offers reportedly being financially a bit better for them. Would be a bit disappointed but wouldn't surprise me if he'd also go to London to meet with Tottenham if they can reach agreement with his club.
He apparently also visited Djurgardens in 2022 (had offers from foreign clubs at that point already) before he signed with them and then went back home to take few days to think and talk about with his family. Could be wrong but he looks like a smart kid who won't rush his decisions and I can respect that whether he'll end up here or not.
I still think we'll eventually sign him but will maybe take a week or two which is not ideal as we could see the repeat of the Arda Guler scenario but it's not like we have a deadline to sign him. I think Deco did his best to convince him and if he decides to go somewhere else then so be it.
