Xavi responds to Laporta’s contract extension remarks: “We need to win titles”

Earlier today, Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that he plans to offer a new contract to manager Xavi Hernandez.

The 43-year-old tactician’s contract stands to run out in 2024, meaning he will be entering the final year of his deal in the summer.

And, the club president remarked that regardless of whether Barcelona go on to win the La Liga title this season or not, he plans to offer a new contract to Xavi, stating that the manager deserved it for the work he had done.

“I’m considering renewing Xavi, even if he doesn’t win the league. I think we have to renew him, he says not yet and that first we have to win La Liga. He deserves it. I’ve considered renewing him,” he said.

Responding to the claims made by the president, Xavi has claimed that while he is happy with the confidence shown in him by the club, he wants to win titles before thinking about his contract situation.

“The club wanting to renew my contract makes me happy because it’s a sign of absolute confidence. But before that, we need to win titles this season. If we do, I think the conditions will be perfect to continue with the project,” he told Esport3.

Xavi took over the reins at Barcelona in November 2021, succeeding Ronald Koeman as the manager. Since assuming the responsibilities of the first team, the club legend has done a fine job, winning the Spanish Super Cup this season.

Meanwhile, Barcelona are well on track to win the La Liga title this season while they are also within a shot to lift the Copa del Rey.