article_snippet: The 35-year-old midfielder, who has played more games than any player in Barca’s history and won every honour possible, will join Manchester City’s MLS franchise at the end of this season ready to start playing for Manchester City’s MLS franchise in 2016.
article_snippet: Xavi (centre) celebrates after collecting the second of Xavi (centre) three Champions League medals in 2009 .
article_snippet: Former Spain midfielder has only been a bit-part player under Luis Enrique this season at Barca .
article_snippet: Xavi (centre) looked set to leave Barcelona last summer but decided to stay for one more season after a conversation with coach Luis Enrique.
article_snippet: Despite that commitment Xavi (centre) has played only a small role this campaign and played no part in Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City last week.
article_snippet: Xavi (centre) departure from Barcelona will mark the end of an era.
article_snippet: Xavi (centre) joined the club as an 11-year-old and went on to make more than 700 appearances.
article_snippet: Xavi (centre) has won seven La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues.
article_snippet: saw coming through Barcelona’s youth system:
highlights_snippet: Xavi's Barcelona contract expires in the summer .
  