Barcelona coach Xavi has declared he wants to extend the stay of Daniel Alves.

Alves, 38, signed a deal until the end of the current campaign and Xavi was full of praise in a press conference on Saturday for what he has added so far.

"What Alves gives us is spectacular," he said. "He's an example, in terms of his professionalism and his positivity. I hope he has the performances between now and the end of the season to decide to stay for another year.

"I would love him to stay. But it depends on the club, on his performances.

"But he's giving us a lot and would continue to do so next year, even at his age."