Xavi clashes with Barcelona chief as Cristiano Ronaldo transfer plan emerges

Sergio Busquets is leaving Barcelona at the end of the season. Cristiano Ronaldo completed a move to Al-Nassr. Barcelona's sporting directorate advises that Frenkie de Jong could replace Busqets. De Jong is at odds with the club's board and is set to refuse their latest attempt to reduce his salary. The club president Joan Laporta wants to sign Ruben Neves. Xavi prefers Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi.

Busquets is out of contract at Barcelona and is set to make his 700th first-team appearance for the club this summer. Laporta's preference for Wolves midfielder Neves does not share widespread support in the Barcelona camp. Xavi is pushing for Real Sociedad's Zubimendi.