BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday (May 27) it was key for his side to replace the departing Sergio Busquets if they want to compete for silverware next season. The 34-year-old pivot is leaving at the end of the season after making over 700 appearances for the club, winning three Champ
BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday it was key for his side to replace the departing Sergio Busquets if they want to compete for silverware next season.
"We have to find this piece, if we want to compete well next year, we have to find it," Xavi told reporters ahead of Busquets' final home game, on Sunday against Real Mallorca in La Liga. "A player who has been so important for us, on and off the pitch, is leaving, so we have to find a very important player to replace Busquets.Barcelona have been linked with several players, including Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, but the Catalans are still struggling financially and may be limited to cheaper options.
Sunday's match is the last to take place at Camp Nou before it is rebuilt, with Barcelona set to play in the city's Olympic stadium in Montjuic next season.
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