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Xavi set to leave Barcelona for Qatar: reports

Barcelona midfielder Xavi will sign for Qatari side Al Sadd at the end of this season on a three-year deal, according to reports.

It is suggested that Xavi is set to pocket over £7million a year and have the option of a fourth year with the club.

“Xavi has signed a three-year deal with the Qatari outfit with the option of a fourth season and will take an annual salary of €10m,” said the report. “The Barça playmaker will form part of the squad as well as undertake other duties, acting as an adviser to the Aspire Academy.”

Xavi is the player that dominated most games in the reach history of Barcelona with 16 seasons in the first team.

“During his time in Qatar, Xavi also plans to study for his coaching license. He will have the chance to further his coaching career at the Aspire Academy with the group headed by General Director Iván Bravo.

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