Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste says he will try to convince Xavi to stay at the club and wants him to be part of a “long term project.”
Xavi has said he’ll walk away at the end of the season but his future is in doubt, with Joan Laporta also saying he wants the coach to stay on.
Yuste reiterated Barca’s stance before kick-off against Las Palmas.
“We must thank Xavi for his firmness in betting on young players from La Masía,” he said.
“The players carry Barça in their hearts.