Paris Saint-Germain’s renewed attempt to sign Barcelona midfielder Xavi has come at a delicate moment for the Catalan club. With Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s approval, the French side have intensified their pursuit after months of discreet negotiations. Luis Enrique considers Xavi essential to his long-term plans, believing the midfielder’s drive, character, and ambition would elevate the Parisian squad. Consequently, PSG have now sent Barcelona a formal proposal.
Their first offer reportedly consists of €40 million guaranteed plus €20 million in bonuses. However, Barcelona understands that most of these add-ons are unlikely to be met, meaning the true value of the bid remains around €40 million. Club executives deem the proposal far too low, especially given their public stance that Xavi is not for sale due to his fundamental role in the team.
Laporta shuts down negotiations
President Joan Laporta has taken a strong position: Xavi will not leave for anything under €70 million. He recognizes that the midfielder is not only vital to the current squad but also a symbol of Barcelona’s future and one of La Masia’s prized talents. Losing him would be a severe emotional blow for the supporters. Despite the strained history between Barcelona and PSG, Laporta’s message is straightforward—any club wishing to sign Xavi must meet the valuation.
PSG push to continue talks
Even though the opening offer was rejected, Luis Enrique remains adamant about bringing Xavi to Paris. He has urged PSG’s board to consider increasing their bid to €70 million, confident that Xavi could become a key figure in shaping the new project in Paris.
As discussions escalate, Xavi’s situation has quickly become one of the headline stories of the transfer market. With negotiations between Paris and Barcelona intensifying, the next move lies entirely in Laporta’s hands.
