Barcelona coach Xavi has extended his contract with the Spanish champions until June 2025 with the option of an additional year, the club confirmed on Friday. Xavi who took over as coach in 2021 from Ronald Koeman, two years after his retirement as a player, led the club to their first La Liga title since 2019 and the Spanish Super Cup last season. 

"The renewal has been agreed for days. We arrived at a very difficult time, with very difficult sporting, economic and psychological circumstances." 
"We have worked very well from the presidency to the sports direction [department]. It is a process of construction and training, but we are competing and playing good games." 
"This should be the season of confirmation in terms of play and results. I, personally, feel very confident. I feel strong in this regard. The staff is grateful and the players are enjoying themselves. We are on the right track, but we can't stop having humility." said the coach. 

The former midfielder is set to double his £3.48m salary, as well as securing pay increases for his coaching staff,