Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he speaks with Xavi, the frontrunner to take over as the club's head coach, very often and calls him to discuss the team's matches.
Ronald Koeman was dismissed from his role as Barca boss this week shortly after their defeat against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga and Goal understands they have offered the job to Xavi.
Laporta insists the Al-Sadd coach is not the only candidate for the job, but admits the two have a close relationship and that he is aware of what Xavi thinks of the squad.
Speaking to reporters at a press conference, Laporta said: "I will keep my reserve regarding the options we have and I don't want to jeopardise the negotiations, I know that Xavi's name is coming up, but there are other options.
"My opinion of Xavi as a coach is that he is fine, he is in an interesting process. I have very good references, I speak with him very often and I know his opinion about the team, but they are confidential conversations between friends.
