After Ronald Koeman left the Barcelona, President Joan Laporta’s favorite name to replace the Dutchman is Xavi, a former player and idol of the team. Currently working at Al-Sadd, in Qatar, the coach spoke at a press conference about recent rumors and that he is focused on his work with the Qataris.
“I’m focused on my work with Al-Sadd and I can’t talk about anything else at the moment,” said the former wheel.
According to information from the newspaper Sports world, the Catalans would have advanced in the negotiation with the former athlete and would already be working to count on him until next Tuesday, when Barcelona has a commitment for Champions League in front of Dynamo Kiev, Ukraine.
Also according to the publication, the agent had already contacted Xavi and the negotiation would be close to being concluded. The coach’s contract with Al-Sadd does not have a termination clause in case of departure, and Barça would be betting on a good relationship with the idol during the negotiations.
The obstacle placed by the Qatari club is the desire that Xavi stay in the country until next Wednesday, due to the fact that the team has an important local derby with Al Duhail.
Playing for Barcelona, Xavi played 767 matches, with 85 goals scored and 185 assists. Won four Champions League titles, in addition to eight cups in the Spanish Championship.
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