He humiliated Lionel Messi and made fun of Barcelona, now Xavi signs him for 80 million and shocks fans

Xavi Hernández is still determined to find a high-level midfielder who can replace Sergio Busquets' loss and although several options appear in the orbit of FC Barcelona, for the Culé coach there is a chosen one that he prefers, although due to his contractual situation and their numbers seem unfeasible.

Joshua Kimmich is the midfielder that Xavi Hernández wants for his team. The issue is his high market value, today valued at 80 million euros, and also with a current contract at Bayern Munich until June 30, 2025, so he still has two more seasons ahead in Germany.

According to information from Managing Barça, Xavi Hernández was with Joshua Kimmich talking at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. There, the German player confessed that he admired the former Spanish player, although the coach was in charge of clarifying that the situation depends on the effort that the 28-year-old midfielder can make.

Without Lionel Messi and with Carrasco option

Xavi Hernández also wants an attacking player to strengthen his offense. Fallen the Lionel Messi after his arrival at Inter Miami, now the coach Culé points to Yannick Ferreira Carrasco. The striker has a current contract at Atlético de Madrid, but there is a clause in favor of the Blaugrana, which if he executes it by paying 19 million euros, he will keep it.