I won’t play for PSG – Xavi

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has denied reports that he could join Paris Saint-Germain on loan.

The 35-year-old will end his 24-year stay at Barcelona in Saturday’s Champions League final against Juventus, having agreed a two-year deal with Qatari side Al-Sadd, according toGoal.

And reports in the French media last week suggested the veteran could make a temporary move to the French capital, with Al-Sadd owned by the brother of PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi.

“I will not play for PSG,” Xavi told Qatari newspaper Al-Watan.

Xavi helped Barca to a 3-1 Copa del Rey final victory over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in what was his final appearance at Camp Nou.

His last match as a Barcelona player will be on Saturday in Berlin as the Spanish outfit face Juventus in the Champions League final and victory would see him lift the trophy for the fourth time in his career.

Xavi claimed eight La Liga titles and three Copa del Rey crowns during his time with Barcelona.

Meanwhile, Xavi has described Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi as an “amazing luxury” following his contribution against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, Football Espana reports.

The Argentine scored an acclaimed solo goal to break the deadlock in the Copa del Rey final, before wrapping up a 3-1 triumph for La Blaugrana with a second late on, and the midfielder struggled to find the superlatives worthy of his colleague’s performance after the final whistle at Camp Nou.