Barcelona they currently sit 13 points clear of nearest rivals Real Madrid in their quest for the La Liga title. The club’s main goal at the start of the campaign, leaving aside the European issue – Xavi’s big debt – was this and with 10 days to go, it looks ever closer.
To wrap it up, It would be the first major title for the 43-year-old Catalan, who has already won the Spanish Super Cup with Barcelona this year, but who is short of winning the league (elusive since 2018-2019) and with such an advantage over his staunchest rival.
“Winning the championship is the host. We have won five Champions Leagues throughout history and they demand it from us. But the League gives you stability, tells you where you are. To get 12 points against a very strong Madrid is amazing. For us this championship will be excellent”he recently stated and is the club’s priority.
Apart from failure in the Champions League (eliminated in the group stage) and then in the Europa League (lost to Manchester United), The numbers were positive for the quarterback, who is under contract until 2024 with the team. However, your stay in Barcelona may be extended in the next few hours.
Xavi will be renewed by Barcelona
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, it is only a matter of hours before the Extension of the contract with Catalonia with the club ends up concretizing.
Xavi Hernandez will extend his contract with Barcelona, a matter of time. The club has the proposal ready, Xavi wants full focus on the pitch now. 🔵🔴 #FCB
Xavi is actively working on future plans with the board, he wants his first Liga title as a manager and then he will sign. pic.twitter.com/FHFC5mHKTH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 30, 2023
“Hernandez will extend his contract with Barcelona, it’s only a matter of time. The club already made him an offer, but Xavi wants to concentrate on the pitch now.” It refers to the message of the Italian, published on social networks. According to Diario Sport, the connection will be until June 2026.
When does Xavi Hernandez’s contract expire?
The current document It is dated until June 30, 2024so he still has a little more than a calendar year to fulfill it.
How much does Xavi Hernandez earn at Barcelona?
The former club player dcomes an amount of around 325,000 euros per monthwhich is equivalent to approximately 3,900,000 euros per year.
Xavi’s numbers as Barcelona manager
Hernandez arrived in November 2021 to take over the club, following the sacking of Ronald Koeman as general manager. In Spain they finished second and their run in the Champions League ended in the quarter-finals of the Europa League where they were knocked out by Frankfurt, the eventual champions.
🗣 Xavi at a press conference:
❝From within we appreciate it a lot❞ pic.twitter.com/sJmtrk8zOx
– FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) April 10, 2023
From Tuesday 11 April 2023, already adds 80 games in charge of the Blaugrana, in which he has recorded 51 wins, 14 draws and 15 losses. Highlight, yes, the streak of 18 games unbeaten between October and February; in addition to the fact that his side – in the league alone – have conceded just nine goals against, one of the lowest averages in recent years.
For example, just in 21-22, for the local competition, he conceded 38 scores. Defensive solidity was a great virtue also counting on a big moment from Marc-André ter Stegen.
Also noted for his playing style less connected to the club’s philosophy, with high possession rates and ball priority, he ended up being effective, at least in Spain. Time will tell if he can take that to European level, especially in the much-missed Champions League of Catalonia.
