Xavi Hernandez Says No to MLS And Decides to Remain At Barcelona, Says Report

July 22, 2014 . Barcelona, Leagues: La Liga, Leagues: Major League Soccer, xavi

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Despite recent reports, Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has told new manager Luis Enrique that he is staying with the club and will resume training with the first team on Thursday.

The 34-year-old Spanish international had been the subject of transfer speculation the past few days, being linked with a move to New York City FC of MLS and Al Arabi in Qatar.

But the Spanish press is reporting that Xavi has told Barcelona that he has accepted his role in the squad, even though that means he is no longer considered a “certain starter” by the Catalan club’s new boss.

Barcelona president Josep…

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