Soccer-Xavi signs contract extension with Barcelona until 2025

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Spain - LaLiga - Getafe v FC Barcelona - Coliseum Alfonso Perez, Getafe, Spain - August 13, 2023 FC Barcelona coach Xavi REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo

(Reuters) - Coach Xavi Hernandez has extended his contract with Barcelona until 2025 with an option for a further year, the LaLiga club said on Friday.

The 43-year-old manager arrived at Barcelona on a three-year deal following the departure of Dutchman Ronald Koeman at the end of 2021.