5 Million Euros Hinders Xavi's Return to Barcelona

Spanish media outlets, including "Marca" and "Sport," have revealed that approximately five million euros, the value of the release clause in the contract of former Barcelona star and current coach of Qatari club Al Sadd, Xavi, is obstructing negotiations between the two clubs for his return to coach Barcelona. A delegation from Barcelona traveled to Doha yesterday and entered negotiations with officials from Al Sadd to allow Xavi to leave, but the release clause remains a barrier in the discussions, amid Al Sadd's insistence on keeping their coach until the end of the current season.