Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has repeatedly rejected leave talks in recent days, but few believe the subject is resolved, with a meeting scheduled between him and President Joan Laporta at the end of the season.
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Xavi has not been officially informed by the club, and when he met with Laporta on Sunday night, the two did not address his future. While it was thought that the pair would clarify speculation about his future this week, various sources, including Sport, say that meeting has been rescheduled for the next week. he had demanded a meeting on Friday, after rumorsthat he could be dismissed gathered pace, but Laporta avoided any such meeting. They also say that Xavi is aware that Laporta has decided to sack him though.
It appears to be the end of the road for Xavi, but he could also have Laporta over a barrel. According to various accounts, the cost of terminating Xavi and his staff ranges between €12 million and €20 million, a significant amount for the struggling Blaugrana to part with. If he does not waive part of his fees, Laporta will have a far more difficult decision to make. It is yet unclear who will replace Xavi, but various choices are on the table.
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