Xavi’s contract extension at Barcelona just a matter of time – Romano

According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez seems all set to sign a new contract with the club, with the renewal said to be just a matter of time.

The 43-year-old took over the reins at Barcelona in November 2021 after Ronald Koeman was sacked. And while the Catalans have not had much luck in Europe during that time, Xavi has done a fine job of transforming the team in domestic competitions.

Indeed, after leading the team to a second-place finish from a dire situation last season in La Liga, Xavi looks all set to guide the Blaugrana to the league title this time out. Barça are already 12 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid with only 12 points remaining.

The Catalans also won the Spanish Super Cup earlier this season and they also have an advantage in the Copa del Rey semifinal tie against Real Madrid.

Given the job he has done at Barcelona, president Joan Laporta had made it clear earlier this month that he wants to hand Xavi a new contract.

The former midfielder’s current contract expires in 2024 and the club want to keep him beyond next year. To that end, Romano is now reporting that a contract proposal is already ready from the club’s end and it is only a matter of time before Xavi signs it.

The manager currently wants the entire focus to be on the team and the upcoming fixtures as Barça edge closer to the La Liga crown. Once that is out of the way, the club legend will sign the extension.

While the update from Romano does not specify the length of the new contract, a separate report from SPORT states that Xavi will be renewed until the summer of 2026, adding two more years to his current deal.

All things point towards Xavi signing a new contract and prolonging his stay in Barcelona. It is only a matter of time before the process is complete. For now though, the manager’s complete focus is on the La Liga title.