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Barcelona will reportedly attempt to convince Xavi to stay at the club beyond this season by trying to sign Manchester City forward Erling Haaland next year.
Xavi announced in January that he will be leaving this summer after a disappointing first half of the season that saw Barcelona lose ground to Real Madrid in the title race.
However, since that announcement, the team have experienced an upturn in results to move into second in LaLiga and the quarter-finals of the Champions League, and Barcelona are now keen for Xavi to change his mind, with vice-president Rafa Yuste recently admitting they are still thinking 'about a long-term project led by him'.
In order for Xavi to consider staying, club chiefs will make a significant play for Haaland in 2025, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.
The club view him as the ideal replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who will turn 36 in August.
Barcelona are reportedly lining up a move for Man City striker Erling Haaland next year
They believe signing Haaland could convince Xavi to stay at the club beyond this season
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is keen for Xavi to stay, despite the manager announcing his intention to leave the club this summer
Haaland has a contract at City until June 2027, and insisted last month that
