Barcelona captain Xavi is to join Qatari side Al Sadd, his father has claimed.
Xavi will hold a media conference on Thursday, where it is expected he will announce his Camp Nou departure upon the expiry of his current deal in June.
The 35-year-old veteran has been heavily linked with Al Sadd in recent months, with a three-year deal said to be worth approximately €10million a season reported to be on the table.
And father Joaquin Hernandez told COPE radio in Spain: "His ultimate dream would have been to finish his football career here [at Camp Nou].
"But he is 35 years old and I think there comes a time to say 'enough' to the club.
"He was very fortunate to receive a truly impressive offer that allows him to continue to play football, to prepare as a future coach and rest a little.
"Xavi is really excited about the offer from Qatar. But it will be strange not to see him in a Barcelona shirt anymore."
