Xavi’s new contract length at Barcelona yet to be decided, could be affected by FFP

Earlier this week, reports emerged that Barcelona and Xavi Hernandez had reached an agreement over a new contract for the latter.

The 43-year-old tactician’s current deal expires in 2024 and as such, the two parties had been locked in negotiations to renew.

And reports claimed that a breakthrough had been made and Xavi’s contract would be extended for two more years until 2026.

It was also indicated that the announcement would be made sometime next week as sporting director Deco is away on vacation.

Xavi’s renewal not until 2026?

However, as per the latest report from Mundo Deportivo’s Ferran Martinez and Fernando Polo, the length of Xavi’s new contract at Barcelona is yet to be decided.

While reports suggested that the new extension will run until 2026, the aforementioned update is claiming that it might not be the case.

Instead, there is a possibility that Xavi and his staff could renew their contracts by just one year until 2025.

The manager is set to meet Deco in a few days’ time when the matter will be discussed and a decision will be made.

Financial Fair Play at play

As has been the case throughout the summer, Barcelona’s situation will once again be dictated by the Financial Fair Play.

Xavi had postponed his renewal until after the transfer window so that the club could focus on signing and registering players.

And now, the same limitations placed by the Fair Play could influence the duration of Xavi’s contract, whether it is until 2025 or 2026.

The board does not forget that Xavi’s renewal cannot be disassociated with the current economic context of the club.

As such, it remains to be seen whether Xavi’s contract is extended by a year or two years, with the meeting with Deco set to be crucial.