The Spaniard will be returning to Camp Nou as a coach in the future, but exactly when remains to be seen
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has admitted Xavi will become the club's manager "sooner or later" but revealed the club is ready to back Quique Setien for next season.
The Catalans have struggled to impress under Setien and are currently second in La Liga with Real Madrid in pole position to claim the league title.
That situation, combined with Barcelona's lacklustre displays, has led to speculation Setien could be replaced at season's end with Xavi himself preparing for a return to Camp Nou as a manager.