Xavi has signed a new contract at Barcelona until 2025, the club have confirmed.
His deal with the Catalan giants includes an option of an additional year on top.
The Barcelona legend took the managerial reign in November 2021 and last season led them to the LaLiga title.
After 24 years with them as a player and his football brain surpassing most of his generation, he always looked destined to take the Camp Nou hot seat.
Earlier on Friday, Xavi spoke of the impending announcement, saying: “The renewal has been agreed for days.
“We arrived at a very difficult time, with very difficult sporting, economic and psychological circumstances.
“We have worked very well from the presidency to the sports direction [department].
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“It is a process of construction and training, but we are competing and playing good games.
“This should be the season of confirmation in terms of play and results.
“I, personally, feel very confident.
“I feel strong in this regard.
“The staff is grateful and the players are enjoying themselves. We are on the right track, but we can’t stop having humility.”
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