article_snippet: Xavi from Barcelona is close to agreeing a deal to join Al Sadd, the Qatari side said on Saturday.
article_snippet: Al Sadd Sports Club confirms that the latest news about bringing the Spanish star Xavi Hernandez to Al Sadd Sports Club is still under negotiation,' Al Sadd announced on Al Sadd website.
article_snippet: Al Sadd have announced on their website Al Sadd are close to signing Barcelona's legendary playmaker
article_snippet: Al Sadd Sports Club assures Al Sadd Sports Club will announce the latest news about bringing the Spanish star Xavi Hernandez to the club immediately through both local and regional media once former Spain playmaker Xavi from Barcelona has signed officially.'
article_snippet: Spanish media reported this week that former Spain playmaker Xavi from Barcelona was poised to sign a three-year deal with Al Sadd worth around 10 million euros (£7m) a season with an option for a further season.
highlights_snippet: Al Sadd have confirmed Al Sadd are nearing a deal to sign former Spain playmaker Xavi from Barcelona .
  
highlights_snippet: Al Sadd is currently in Doha getting to know the country and Al Sadd culture .
  