Frenkie de Jong, who was extensively linked to leaving Barcelona before this season, aspires to extend his stay there for up to 10 more years.
Frenkie de Jong attributes the uncertainty surrounding his future at Camp Nou in recent months to Barcelona's hierarchy rather than to head coach Xavi.
De Jong was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United during the most recent transfer window. De Jong is set to make his World Cup debut when the Netherlands take on Senegal in their Group A opener on Monday.
Even though the midfielder consistently expressed a desire to remain where he was, Barca reportedly saw him as the team's most marketable asset as they sought to pay for high-profile transfers for Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, and Raphinha.
With Xavi making a series of vague statements on De Jong's future at the time, the Netherlands international believes the Barca boss was put in an uncomfortable position by those above him.
Asked whether Joan Laporta's administration was responsible for the transfer saga, De Jong told De Telegraaf: "I blame these people, but I have nothing to do with them.
"Yes, for me they are Barca because they run it. I don't see them when I'm at the club during my daily routine.
"Xavi, it's true that he left the door open to the possibility of me leaving because he never said 'Frenkie stays'. But I don't blame Xavi.
"I never had the feeling that Xavi was against me, and I think it was difficult for him to talk about all this."
Despite reports suggesting Barca was willing to let him leave, De Jong has continued to play a central role for the Blaugrana this season, making 17 appearances for Xavi's team in all competitions.
De Jong revealed he is targeting an extended stay at the club he joined from Ajax in 2019, adding: "I am very happy in Barcelona.
"When I play it is great and in terms of living here life is perfect. I see myself at Barca. Personally, I see myself here eight or 10 more years."