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Xavi joined Al Sadd
Barcelona
midfield legend Xavi has announced he will leave the Catalan giants this summer
to join Qatari side Al Sadd.
Now
35 years old, Xavi joined Barca aged 11 and has been a regular part of
the first team since 1998, winning eight Liga titles and three Champions
Leagues. Another may be on the way on June 6.
He
is set to join Al Sadd—Raul's former club—on a two-year deal, the Spaniard
announced on Thursday.
Barcelona's
official Twitter reported the news of Xavi's Camp Nou departure:
"I'm
happy to have stayed at Barça this year. It was tough to make a decision,"
affirms Xavi #FCBlive
#6raciesXavi
Xavi
Hernández explains that he is going to play for Al-Sadd in Qatar. His family
will be going with him. #FCBlive
#6raciesXavi
Xavi:
"I want to keep playing. I know I can still perform, although it'll be in
a lower level league." #FCBlive
#6raciesXavi
"I'm
a Barça product. I think I've performed very well, I've done what I was
taught," says Xavi #FCBlive
#6raciesXavi
A
true great of the modern game, Xavi also played a key role for Spain as they
won three consecutive major titles between 2008 and 2012—two European
Championships and the 2010 World Cup.
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