Xavi wants to be Catalan for life

November 6, 2008

Barcelona star Xavi Hernandez has expressed his wish to remain at the Nou Camp for the rest of his career, as he edges closer to agreeing a new deal with the Catalan club.

The 28-year-old playmaker joined Barca at the age of 11 and is set to pen an extension to his contract which runs out in June 2010.

“I’m sure we’ll reach an agreement because it’s what both parties want,” he told the club website, www.fcbarcelona.cat.

Xavi, who won the Player of the Tournament for his contribution to Spain’s triumphant Euro 2008 campaign, insists he has no desire to play for any other club than his beloved Barca.

He continued: “I’ve always said I want to carry on playing here. My dream is to retire at Barca.

“I’ve always felt very calm here and highly valued by the club. At no point have they ever said they were thinking of selling me.”

Xavi’s comments come after coach Pep Guardiola on Sunday labelled the player “impossible to transfer”, while president Joan Laporta has also praised his recent performances.

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