'Barça need high standards': Xavi ready to take on challenge at the head of Blaugrana

It had been in the pipes for several weeks.

Xavi succeeded Ronald Koeman at the head of FC Barcelona on Saturday.

On Monday, the former Blaugrana player was introduced to supporters at Camp Nou.

In front of more than 25,000 fans of the Catalan club, the 2010 world champion was very enthusiastic about the idea of ​​starting this new adventure.

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“I'm very excited, I don't want to get upset but I'm very excited.

I want to thank the club, the fans.

As I told you when I left, we are the best club in the world and Barça needs high standards, we can't lose or draw, here we have to win.

Thank you with all my heart.

Long live Barça and long live Catalonia.

[...] We are in a difficult situation, we need you (the supporters, editor's note) more than ever

”.

During the presentation, anti-PSG chants were heard from the stands: "

".

A press conference is to be held in the next few minutes.