Xavi Hernandez has insisted he has no desire to remain at Barcelona despite reports suggesting a change of heart.
Xavi spoke to the media on Friday about his future and whether there is a possibility that he will continue beyond the current season.
Barcelona President Joan Laporta along with other members of the board are reportedly doing all they can to persuade Xavi to stay, but the Catalan has remained adamant, insisting leaving the club is the best thing for all parties.
He was asked ahead of their clash with Cadiz whether that had changed, following the all-important 3-2 win over PSG.
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Xavi insists on leaving Barcelona
"Yes, in many moments yes. But it also happened to me before. Now with my decision there has been much more calm in the environment.
"We are all calmer knowing that I have an expiration date. I think it it is a decision that was correct, and that is why we are where we are now.
"If it hadn’t been for that, it would have been more difficult.
”The Blaugrana are on their best run of the season with nine wins and three draws from their past 12 games, but Xavi said that little else had changed beyond the announcement of his decision.
“I was convinced that with my decision we would be here, and my decision will not change.”
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