Xavi has agreed to join Qatari side Al Arabi, claims former Chelsea man Dan Petrescu

Xavi has agreed to join Qatari side Al Arabi, according to manager Dan Petrescu

The former Chelsea defender insists he has personally spoken to the Spain international

Reports in Romania suggest Xavi could earn around £6million a season



Al Arabi manager Dan Petrescu has claimed Barcelona star Xavi has agreed to join his side.

The former Chelsea defender insists the Spain international has already signed a pre-contract agreement with the Qatari club.

According to reports in Romania, the 34-year-old could earn just over £6million a season should the move go through.

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On the move? Barcelona star Xavi (right) has agreed to join Qatari club Al Arabi according to Dan Petrescu Claims: Former Chelsea man Petrescu, pictured during his time with Dinamo Moscow, is managing in Qatar

Speaking to Digisport, the former Romanian international said: ' Xavi signed a pre-contract with Al Arabi . There were probably other offers from other teams .'