Barcelona midfielder and former Spain international Xavi is close to agreeing a deal to join Al Sadd , the Qatari side said on Saturday . The 35-year-old has played for Barca a record 751 times since he graduated from the academy to the first team in 1998 but has had limited game time this season under coach Luis Enrique . 'Al Sadd Sports Club confirms that the latest news about bringing the Spanish star Xavi Hernandez to the club is still under negotiation , ' Al Sadd announced on their website . Al Sadd have announced on their website they are close to signing Barcelona 's legendary playmaker Xavi . Xavi has made 751 appearances for Barcelona since graduating from the club 's youth academy in 1998 . 'The Spanish player is currently in Doha with his family to know more about the country where he will live in the near future , ' the club added . 'The club assures it will announce the news immediately through both local and regional media once the player has signed officially . ' Spanish media reported this week that Xavi 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 . One of the most decorated footballers of all time , Xavi represented Spain 133 times , a record for an outfield player and only bettered by goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas . After making his debut in a friendly against Netherlands in November 2000 , he was a key figure in La Roja 's glittering run when they won the 2008 and 2012 European Championships and the 2010 World Cup . Xavi has won three Champions League crowns , seven La Liga titles and a host of other trophies with Barca . Xavi has won seven league titles and three Champions League trophies while playing for Barcelona .
Al Sadd have confirmed they are nearing a deal to sign former Spain playmaker Xavi from Barcelona . He is currently in Doha getting to know the country and its culture . The 35-year-old has played 751 times for Barca since graduating from the club 's academy in 1998 . Xavi is one of the most decorated footballers of all time and has won trophies at both club and international level .