Xavi Hernández

[DonAK]

:barca scarf:

Great news!

 

[Antimadridista1]

Happy to hear that. He finally understood that he has to stay for the club ; the youngsters in the midfield need him .

 

[KingMessi]

Though I'm happy he's staying, it looks like we're trusting SPORT even after their BS Hummels rumor yesterday. Are any other sources reporting that Xavi will stay? It's great news if true.

Edit:

I see CATRADIO and RAC1 are also reporting this.

YESSSSSSS!!!!

 

[Luftstalag14]

Thank you Maestro! Blaugrana legend stays!! arty1:

 

[Paganinisrvnge]

So do we know for sure he's going to be playing a lot less? Rested Xavi can still put in some wonderful performances. Xavi starting every match though would feel like it's just setting us back more. Hopefully Lucho convinced him to take on a reduced role but that he can still really help the team.

 

[Flavia]

Xavi's agent informs that Xavi has accepted the role given to him by Luis Enrique for the next season. Xavi is staying. (Sport)

:barca scarf:arty1:

Best news.

 

[Chainsaw]

 

[DonAndres]

Awesome news, really glad that the legend stays with us. Having one more veteran leader in the dressing room is very important and guys like Rafinha and Rakitic to an extent can learn so much from him. He'll be the captain, the proxy between Lucho and the team, essentially act as a player-coach, and be an example for the youngsters. He may accept a smaller role and play less this season, but he still has a bigger responsibility now that he's a leader for everyone else and has to exercise self-restraint to let the new generation shine.

Having him around helps to keep the feeling that not all of the club's old 'heritage' was lost in this complete renovation. The new guys are going to be valued members of the Barcelona family along with the ones who've remained.

 

[Semi-Neutral]

OMG, Sport isn't credible, clearly not true

 

[linetty]

OMG, Sport isn't credible, clearly not true

Rac1 and Catradio are reporting it too

 

[Cule Finn]

Would have been such a bad idea letting all three former captains leave during one transfer window. Xavi's experience is definitely needed. He will have so much to offer for the younger players like Rafinha.

 

[La Furia]

Poor Lucho, looks like he will never have a chance either.

 

[Semi-Neutral]

Rac1 and Catradio are reporting it too

Don't know about catradio, but Rac1 might not even have the right Xavi

 

[Kerrybai]

Good stuff, now he gets a proper send off. It makes sense too as that new york teams doesn't start up for another season.

I hope its only a limited role though, we need to let our new midfield working.

 

[Fourteen]

Clearly selfish reasons for him staying put. With Puyol gone he can be captain outright even though he's so far over the hill Jack and Jill have lost sight.