L. Enrique: if I could, I would extend Xavi's contract 25 more times

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bdquo;Barcelona“ coach Luis Enrique says that it is sad to see Xavi leaving the team, as he is still able to play for the Catalan side.

This season's Spanish champions' strategist respects the decision of the 35-year-old veteran to move to the Qatari club „Al Sadd“ and hopes that the end of his career will be successful.

„We have talked about Xavi countless times. Now he has already made the decision, said how he feels and what is best for him“, - said Enrique.

„However, this is a decision that football players of a certain age must make. I think it is the right time to say goodbye to „Camp Nou“ and I hope he will be sent off as well as possible.“

„If he stayed at the same age for his whole life, we would extend his contract 25 more times, but we all age.“

„I think he could play for „Barça“ for at least one more season, but that is his decision.“