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Xavi has communicated to Nico that he counts on him for this season and would like him to stay, Mundo Deportivo's credible Ferran Martinez (5 stars) reports.
However, what the 20-year-old wants is playing time. He is thus open to leaving Barcelona on loan this summer.
Nico is represented by Jorge Mendes, and the superagent should have no problem finding the Barca youngster a club. In the end, the midfielder's future will depend on the playing time he gets.
During pre-season, Xavi tried Nico in the pivot position and the youngster looked fairly decent. He is not ready to compete with Sergio Busquets for the starting spot, though.
Besides, the coach has also been impressed by Miralem Pjanic who, too, plays in that position.
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