Xavi convinces Barcelona veteran to stay at club for another season amidst MLS rumours

The infusion of young players has been a key reason behind Barcelona’s promising start to life under Xavi Hernandez. The Spaniard has nurtured the young talents brilliantly and is quietly laying the foundation for a future team.

However, while young players could play a vital role in dictating Barcelona’s success in the years to come, it is equally important for the club to keep hold of their ageing stars.

And according to an update from the ever-reliable Fabrizio Romano, Xavi has already convinced one of the main senior players in Sergio Busquets to prolong his stay at Camp Nou.

Romano claims Busquets has agreed to remain at Camp Nou for another season after holding talks with Xavi.

Although the veteran’s contract doesn’t expire until the end of next season, there were a few rumours earlier in the year that linked the midfielder with a move away from Catalonia this summer. MLS had appeared as a potential destination for the Barça captain.

But it appears Busquets has no intention to leave the club this summer. He wants to remain at Barcelona until his contract expires before making a definite decision, not only on his future at the club, but his career in general.

At the age of 33, Busquets has been an excellent servant for the club. His experience, coupled with his technical prowess and intelligence have been integral in guiding the younger players such as Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Gavi.

The midfielder’s presence at the club next season could be equally important as Xavi looks to add some real quality to the team in the summer and kickstart a new era at Camp Nou.