Barcelona captain Xavi has said that he never wants to leave the Catalan outfit.
The veteran midfielder has been with Barca since 1991, making more than 700 appearances and winning a host of trophies.
The 34-year-old was strongly linked with a move away from the Camp Nou this summer, but has said that he simply could not leave.
"If it was up to me, I would never leave Barcelona, but that decision will lie out of my hands. There's been many times where I could have left but I've never been able to," he told Canal+.
"I told the club this summer that I didn't want to play for another club in Europe, I never want to play for someone else against Barca. I want to finish my career here."
Xavi has thus far struggled to hold down a spot in the Barcelona XI this season.
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Matt Law
Matt Law
