FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez knows that FC Barcelona must win at Valencia on Saturday in a match that he has described as a final "because we need points".

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2023/12/16/fc-barcelona-versus-valencia-preview-and-lineup-xavis-men-must-win-final-at-mestalla/

However coach Xavi Hernandez has said the club still need to sign a defensive midfielder after captain Sergio Busquets left for Inter Miami at the end of his contract.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/barcelona-confirm-ilkay-gundogan-signing-from-manchester-city/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=barcelona-confirm-ilkay-gundogan-signing-from-manchester-city

Koeman's successor Xavi Hernandez has always spoken highly of the boisterous Andalucian, but his progress has been halted by a recent turn of events over the summer.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2023/08/14/snubbed-fc-barcelona-star-gavi-will-listen-to-two-offers-to-leave-club-reports/

Last summer, 28-year-old Silva was on Barcelona' target list throughout the transfer window, with head coach Xavi Hernandez confirming they wanted the deal, which never progressed due to their financial crisis.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/psg-identify-lionel-messis-replacement-could-spoil-barcelonas-summer-plans-1715852

Miami made the news official by posting a video on social media showing quotes from the likes of Pep Guardiola, Xavi Hernandez, Luka Modric and Messi praising Busquets.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/soccer/barcas-busquets-to-follow-friend-messi-to-inter-miami-c-11075257