Xavi is ready to stay with Barcelona this season.
The midfielder had been in talks with Manchester City's MLS club New York City FC.
But AS says the 34-year-old has spoken to new Barcelona boss Luis Enrique and has accepted his new role in the squad.
Although he will no longer be a certain starter, he feels that Barça remain his best option and believes he is still up to the demands of a top-level league.
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