Barcelona's legendary midfielder Xavi moves closer to crossing the Atlantic Ocean to join Major League soccer side New York City FC as the Spaniard nears a Camp Nou exit.
The 34-year-old maestro could join former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, who will reportedly be announced later this week, however, La Furia Roja veteran will have to negotiate a payoff with the Blaugrana.
Xavi, the Catalan's all-time leading player for appearances in a Barcelona shirt, racking up more than 700 matches for the Catalan side, has won every possible accolade with the Liga BBVA giants, everything from seven La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey trophies, to three Champions League crowns.
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The player previously announced back in June he will be ending his 16-year love affair with the club, and will now follow Alexis Sanchez, Cesc Fabregas, and Victor Valdes to walk out on the club.
The Spaniard nears a New York City FC move
He will join ex-Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, who is also close to signing for the MLS club
The World Cup-winning midfielder, who won two Euro titles back in 2008 and 2012 with La Furia Roja, will be a big loss to Barcelona, but his position has already been covered with the signing of Croatian playmaker Ivan Rakatic, who won the 2013-14 Europa League with Sevilla.
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