Xavi Hernandez - a legend of world football, a Spanish player who became one of the most influential and technically gifted players of his generation. He was born on January 25, 1980, in Terrassa, Spain, and displayed his football talent from a young age. Xavi became renowned for his outstanding passing skills and ball control. He possessed a unique ability to control the game on the field, distribute passes, and create attacks for his team.
He began his professional career in 1998, joining the youth team of Barcelona. Over time, he became an integral part of Barcelona's main squad and a product of the legendary La Masia academy. He spent 17 years at FC Barcelona, eventually becoming its captain and one of the main inspirations behind the "tiki-taka" style of play.
Xavi helped Barcelona win numerous domestic and international trophies, including 8 La Liga titles and 4 UEFA Champions League titles. He became the heart and soul of the team, and his on-field leadership was invaluable to Barcelona's success during that period. Xavi is also a key figure for the Spanish national team. With the national squad, he won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and 2012.
His intellectual approach to the game and his ability to create opportunities for his teammates made him an irreplaceable player for the national team. After leaving Barcelona in 2015, Xavi moved to Qatari club Al-Sadd, where he continued to showcase his skills and leadership. He helped the team win several national titles and became a symbol of football development in Qatar.
In addition to his playing career, Xavi has shown an interest in coaching. He has completed coaching courses and expressed a desire to one day manage his former team, Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez is not only a player of exceptional class but also a symbol of virtuosity, game reading ability, and leadership on the field. His style and contribution to world football will be remembered by generations of fans.
Barcelona are still struggling to create sufficient room in their salary limit to register their current squad, as the transfer deadline looms within sight.
The Blaugrana are yet to move on Clement Lenglet, and have not made the big sale that many expected them to this summer, meaning they are once again tight against their salary limit.
As things stand, back-up goalkeeper Inaki Pena, new signing Inigo Martinez and veteran left-back Marcos Alonso are unregistered in Spanish competition. Diario AS say that Alonso is the odd one out.
At 32 years of age, Alonso signed a one-year extension in February, after joining last summer. He was initially meant to sign a two-year deal, but last season’s salary limit struggles forced Barcelona to register him on a one-year contract, with a gentleman’s agreement to offer him a second year too.
Now though, his high salary, thought to be in the region of €9-10m, and the fact that prospect signing Joao Cancelo are edging him towards the exit. Barcelona will start Alejandro Balde in his position and with Martinez are well-covered in central defence.
Alonso, reportedly has interest from Saudi Arabian sides, but so far has let his camp know that he intends to fulfil his contract. Manager Xavi Hernandez is aware of the financial conundrum, but has not yet signed off on an exit. He appreciates the fact that Alonso has done all he can to first arrive at Barcelona, then facilitate the registration process, and finally adapt his position for the majority of his appearances last season.
Alonso is conscious of the thinking behind the scenes, and his exit would free up around €5m in their salary limit which could go towards signing Cancelo, and registering Martinez and Pena.
Ultimately, if Barcelona do want
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