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Al Sadd issue Xavi update amid Barcelona rumors

Al-Sadd have issued a fresh statement on Xavi’s future at the club amid intense speculation Barcelona are about to seal a deal to bring the club legend home.

Vice president Rafa Yuste and director of football Mateu Alemany are in Doha for talks but the Qatari side still reckon that Xavi is going nowhere.

The club have put out a statement on social media where CEO Turki Al-Ali states that the time is not right for Xavi to leave.

Turki Al-Ali: The club's position is clear from the beginning - we are committed to keeping our coach Xavi with us and we cannot have him leave at this sensitive time of the season.