Xavi admits “fundamental” Busquets is the master of his own future
With his contract expiring this summer, it was rumored that the Spanish midfielder will transfer to MLS as the Catalan giants are eager to get rid of his high salary. However, the club decided to convince Busquets to stay at the club for one more year.
The Spanish midfielder joined
Barcelona's academy in 2005 and made his first team debut in 2008. Since then he has made over 600 total appearances for the club and has won 30 major trophies, including 8 La Liga titles, 7 Copa del Rey titles, and 3 Champions Leagues.
Xavi hails "fundamental"
Sergio Busquetsahead of their derby against Espanyol, however, admits the player is in the charge of his own future.
"We haven't talked about this,"
he said
. "There are six months of matches left, so we will see how it goes. We are focused on what happens this year.
"We cannot make plans for the following season, but we are waiting for him. It is his decision.
"He has a contract until June and then we will see. It’s more a personal feeling of his. How he sees himself in the team, for me, he is fundamental. It will depend on him, more than on the club and me, but we will try to convince him."
Barcelona is at top of the La Liga table as
Xavi
is working to make Barcelona regular contenders for major trophies again.
"I have good feelings,"
he added.
"People are in rhythm, with a winning mentality. I am happy what I have seen [in training] and I hope that we are at least [at the level again].
"Raphinha is more comfortable on the right, but he can help us on the left.
He will adapt. I have spoken with him this week, and he is open."
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