The head coach of Qatari “Al-Sadd” Xavi Hernandez reacted to rumors about his imminent return to the Catalan “Barcelona”. His words are quoted by Bein Sports.
The Spanish specialist assures journalists that he is focused on working for the Qatari club. “Right now I only think about Al-Sadda. I cannot talk about other things, ”said 41-year-old Xavi.
On October 28, Xavi was named the main contender for the Barcelona head coach. El Chiringuito TV referred to a source familiar with the situation, who claims that the Spaniard is already ready to lead the club.
Earlier on October 28, Barcelona President Joan Laporta announced the departure of Ronald Koeman as head coach of the team. This was preceded by the defeat of the Catalans in the 11th round of the Spanish Championship against Rayo Vallecano with a score of 0: 1.
Barcelona are ninth in the Spanish league standings this season with 15 points, six points behind leading Real Madrid. In the Champions League, the Catalans have won one victory in three meetings and are third in Group E.
Xavi has spent most of his career playing for Barcelona as a midfielder. He has eight victories in the Spanish championship and four Champions League cups. He played 505 games for the Catalans and scored 58 goals.
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