Laporta makes 'informal' offer to Xavi to stay until 2025

Diario Sport report that Joan Laporta has made an 'informal' offer to Xavi to continue at Barcelona until the expiry of his contract in June 2025.

Many figures at the club believe that Xavi staying would be best for the club. The players are behind him and he knows everything about Barcelona and their situation.

The Blaugrana head coach announced in January that he would step down at the end of the current season. He's said to be already planning his sabbatical.

The Catalans are looking for a new manager. The club's financial situation makes it difficult to 'sell' the project to tacticians with no previous connection to Barca, it is stated.

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