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By Jack Gallagher Barcelona president Joan Laporta has insisted that he wants Xavi Hernandez to stay on as the club’s manager beyond the 2023/24 season. Xavi announced his intention to leave Barca at the end of the 2023/24 campaign a few months ago following a torrid run of form which saw them lose two El Clasicos and drop out of the La Liga title race. Since then, however, La Blaugrana’s form both domestically and on the continent has improved dramatically. Barca are currently enjoying a ten game unbeaten run in all competitions, and recently booked their place in the UEFA Champions League qu…