Xavi's 'dream' Barcelona XI for the 2022/23 season with 5 signings named

Barcelona had an underwhelming 2022/23 season.

The Catalan giants failed miserably in the Champions League as they were knocked out in the group stage.

They failed to win the Europa League, were dumped out in the early stages of the Copa del Rey and were beaten by Real Madrid in the Supercopa de España.

At one stage it looked as if they would fail to finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League, but Xavi’s arrival as manager bought about a turn in fortunes.

The Barcelona legend replaced Ronald Koeman as manager in November and helped guide the club to a second place finish.

Xavi will now be looking to bolster his squad in the summer transfer window in order to close the gap to fierce rivals, Real Madrid.

It’s well known that Barca are cash-strapped but the club will nevertheless be looking to improve as much as they can.

So, who does Xavi want to sign and how could Barcelona line-up next season?

Spanish channel @DirectoGol have named Xavi’s ‘dream’ Barcelona line-up for the 2022/23 season, with five new additions. View it below…

Image: Xavi's dream XI for next season.— @DirectoGol pic.twitter.com/DzMg24LJS0

GK: Marc-Andre ter Stegen

LB: Jordi Alba

CB: Jules Kounde

CB: Ronald Araujo

RB: Cesar Azpilicueta

CDM: Franck Kessie

CM: Pedri

CM: Bernardo Silva

LW: Ferran Torres/Ansu Fati

RW: Ousmane Dembele

ST: Robert Lewandowski

Barcelona could look very different next season if Xavi gets his way.

Gerard Pique has reportedly been told by Xavi that he is no longer wanted at the club after 14 years, per Sport.

Xavi ‘dreams’ of replacing him with Kounde, who has been impressive for Sevilla over the past few years. He would form a brilliant partnership with Araujo. They may have competition for his signature, though.