Barcelona remained in ninth place in the league and with their horizon of success narrowing to simply securing a top-four finish to ensure their spot in the Champions League.
The former Barcelona playmaker, who manages the Doha-based outfit, has extended his current contract that will now run till 2021.
Xavi left Barcelona in 2015, following 17 trophy-laden seasons, to join Qatari club Al-Sadd, where he coaches.
Xavi, who currently plays for Al-Sadd in Qatar, holds the all-time appearances record at FC Barcelona with 767 and scored 85 goals from 1998 to 2015.
Barcelona: Midfield maestro Xavi Hernandez admitted on Friday he knew he had to leave Spanish football giants FC Barcelona but is glad to leave his beloved club after participating in a treble-trophy winning campaign.Xavi guided
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