Xavi in incredible endorsement of Liverpool target as Spanish source provides transfer update

Xavi has highlighted the exceptional talents of teenage sensation Gavi – and has explained why the midfielder is an undroppable player from his Barcelona side.

The 17-year-old midfielder has already emerged as a star for the first team and for the future at Barca, despite his tender age. In fact, this season has been his breakthrough campaign and he has impressed.

Gavi has made 18 La Liga appearances, chipping in with two goals and three assists. He is also firmly in Spain’s thinking and has four caps to his name already.

His stunning recent rise has reportedly caught the attention of Liverpool and manager Jurgen Klopp.

At the same time, Barcelona and head coach Xavi have made tying Gavi down to a new contract a top priority. His current deal expires in the summer of 2023 and no concrete signs have so far emerged that an extension is on the way.

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However, Xavi is unwilling to let Gavi go without a fight. As such, he has been talking up his talents in a bid to convince him where best his future lies.

“The situations where he steals balls, which are many, when he puts pressure after losses, it’s brutal,” he said.

“He turns very well, he knows how to retain shape, he knows how to be the third man. Gavi also knows when he has to come inside.

“At just 17 years old his performance is spectacular. It’s wonderful to train him.”

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