Xavi as Koeman successor to FC Barcelona? Al Sadd reacts
Even before Ronald Koeman, Xavi was traded as the new coach in Barcelona. Now his club Al Sadd made an official statement.
Al Sadd, the club of ex-midfielder Xavi (41), has commented on the rumors of a possible engagement of his coach at FC Barcelona. “In response to what has been going on lately, Al Sadd’s management reiterates that Xavi has a two-year contract and is fully focused on the team’s upcoming games to keep us at the top of the table and defend the title.” , wrote the Qatar club in an official statement.
According to information from Goal and SPOX the Barca leadership has the club icon after the release of Ronald Koeman contacted him and offered him the job of head coach. According to matching media reports, President Joan Laporta has already agreed to work with Xavi.
Clear path for Barca? Xavi has a release clause at Al Sadd
First, however, Sergi Barjuan, actually coach of the Blaugrana’s second representation, will take over the post on an interim basis. As soon as a new coach is found, Barjuan should return to his old position.
Had last summer Xavi surprisingly extended his contract with Al Sadd until 2023after receiving an offer to replace Quique Setien. At the time, however, the Spaniard refused, citing that the task had come “too early”.
Despite ongoing working paper and Al Sadd’s veto, a move to his heart club cannot be ruled out: Xavi is said to have included an exit clause in his contract.
Xavi and Barcelona: a “pipe dream”
Xavi himself never made a secret of it, that he would like to return to Barcelona. “It is my dream to train them,” he said recently at 20 minutes.
With Barca he had won the Champions League four times as a player.