Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font is adamant Xavi will be his coach should he win next month's election.
Xavi has insisted he will be coach of Al Sadd through to the 2022 World Cup.
But Font says: "Xavi will come to Barcelona if I win the election.
"If he doesn't, I'll pay for every members' season ticket from any own pocket."
He also said: "The best person to convince (Lionel) Messi is Xavi. He knows him well and Leo trusts Xavi's ability.
"He will have a place, and is very important in the process. Messi is irreplaceable."
