2023-08-22 09:47:03
According to the daily Sport, FC Barcelona will wait until the end of the transfer window to complete Xavi’s extension. The 43-year-old technician is in his last year of contract and the discussions should mainly focus on an expected salary increase.
Appointed in November 2021 on the FC Barcelona bench, Xavi began his last year of contract. The adventure should continue between the former midfielder and the Blaugrana club. According to Sportit will be necessary to wait until September and the end of the transfer window so that a new lease can be signed between the two parties.
By the end of August, the directors are concerned regarding the end of the current files in the transfer market, with the idea of registering everyone due to the economic situation of the club and La Liga regulations. It will be up to Deco, the new sporting director, to negotiate Xavi’s new salary with the technician’s agent.
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Salary increase in sight
Champion of Spain with his team last season, the 43-year-old man has a salary considered quite low given his position and the market.
A salary increase should await him, he who had accepted such a contract at the time knowingly because of the financial situation of the club.
In recent weeks, there has been talk of an extension until 2026 for Xavi. President of the Blaugrana club, Joan Laporta made this agreement a priority at the end of the last financial year but nothing has been announced since. The transfer window was quite light even if Ilkay Gündogan arrived free from Manchester City. In the direction of departures, the Catalans lost Ousmane Dembélé once morest 50 million euros.
At the start of the season, FC Barcelona conceded a draw (0-0) once morest Getafe before winning this Sunday once morest Cadiz (2-0). Xavi’s men will travel to Villarreal on Sunday for the third day of La Liga. The draw for the Champions League group stage will take place as a reminder on August 31. After being eliminated at this stage last year, Xavi will have to take a step forward with his training this time.
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