Xavi came through Barcelona’s academy and is one of the club’s most celebrated and decorated players. His career as a manager began at Al Sadd in May 2019 after he ended his playing days there and last month he led the team to victory in Qatar’s Amir Cup final.
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Xavi Hernandez to leave Al Sadd to become new Barcelona head coach
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez is set to become the new head coach at Nou Camp after Al Sadd agrees to let Xavi depart from his managerial role.
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez is set to become the new head coach at Nou Camp after Al Sadd agrees to let Xavi depart from his managerial role.
More so, Xavi, 41-year-old is to replace Ronald Koeman, who was sacked last week as a result of a poor start to the campaign
The Qatari club has allowed Xavi to return to Barcelona after the Spanish side paid a release clause to acquire the services of their former midfielder.
According to Sky Sport, Al Sadd chief executive Turki Al-Ali said in a statement: “Xavi informed us a few days ago of his desire to go to Barcelona at this particular time, because of the critical stage his hometown club is going through, and we understand this and decided not to stand in his way.”
Xavi Hernandez left Barcelona in 2015 after helping the club win 25 trophies, including four Champions Leagues and eight La Liga titles, in 17 seasons.