Paris Saint-Germain’s renewed pursuit of Barcelona’s Xavi comes at a critical moment for the Catalan club. After Nasser Al-Khelaifi gave the green light, negotiations to sign the Andalusian midfielder intensified following months of secret talks. Luis Enrique views Xavi as a cornerstone of his project, convinced that his energy, personality, and ambition will strengthen the Parisian team. Therefore, PSG submitted a formal offer to Barça for Xavi’s transfer.
The initial offer, as reported, includes a fixed fee of €40 million plus €20 million in add-ons. However, Barcelona is well aware that the add-ons will be difficult to fulfill, meaning the actual value of the offer is no more than €40 million. Barcelona officials consider this amount insufficient, especially since they have repeatedly stated that Xavi is not for sale, given his crucial importance to the team.
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Laporta puts an end to negotiations.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has adopted a firm stance: Xavi will not leave for less than €70 million. Laporta understands that the player is not just a key part of the current squad, but a symbol of Barcelona’s future and one of La Masia’s most important graduates. His departure would be a major blow to the fans. Despite past tensions with Paris Saint-Germain, Barça’s message is clear: anyone who wants Xavi must meet the club’s asking price.
Paris Saint-Germain insists on negotiating.
Although the initial offer was rejected, Luis Enrique remains determined to bring Xavi to Paris Saint-Germain. The Spanish coach has asked the club’s management to consider raising the offer to €70 million, believing that Xavi would be a driving force in the new Parisian project.
As negotiations intensify, Xavi’s future has become one of the biggest stories in the transfer market, with activity between Paris and Barcelona accelerating, and the ball remaining in Laporta’s court.
