Barcelona president Joan Laporta has given coach Xavi an "A" for his work.

Xavi led Barca to the LaLiga title last season.

Laporta told Sport: "An 'A. From where we came from to where we are, for me he has done very, very well. Everything can be improved, he says so himself. The other day we were having lunch together and I see he is very focused. It's also been good for him to win and I see him as a coach who knows how to adapt to the circumstances and now, having won, I think he'll be able to express his footballing ideas more, and better.

"One thing doesn't lead to another. He has a valid contract, he knows that there is a good relationship and when we at the club consider it right, we will talk about a new contract. Xavi is a noble and honest man and he is the first to work hard to achieve these outstanding results.

"Yes, we think we have to improve his contract because he came here in very difficult conditions and we want to value that. We think that, in due course, when the club considers it, we will talk about it, but we are in no hurry."