Xavi Hernandez is officially a new coach of Barcelona. The president of the team did everything to convince the team legend and give him all important stuff. Xavi is ready to have a big debut against Espanyol. Derby Catalonia was never this interesting, Xavi has to do some magic.
Al Sadd was first to confirm the contract
Al Sadd confirmed Friday that Xavi Hernandez will be the new man in charge of FC Barcelona, good news for many Barcelona fans who have been anxiously waiting for this moment since the dismissal of Ronald Koeman was announced Wednesday, October 27, following which Barcelona officials traveled to Doha to negotiate Xavi’s release from Al-Sadd. It was an open secret that the Barcelona legend would eventually return to lead the team once more, this time, from the sidelines, as both former player and club manifested their desire to work together in the future and Josep Bartomeu had already tried twice to capture him last year.
The legend is back in action
According to Turki All-Ali, Al Sadd CEO, the administration agreed on the move of Xavi to Barcelona after paying the $5 million release clause stipulated in the agreement. We agree with Barcelona’s practical cooperation in the future, Xavi is an important part of the history of the To the Sadd. We wish him all the success in the following stage. However, the Catalan club remained strangely quiet on the breaking news, leading some to think that Barcelona was still hoping to negotiate the $5 million clause. As Friday wore on, however, it became clear that any stumbling block would be overcome and footage was released of Xavi saying his goodbyes. Xavi Hernandez is very much interested in Barcelona’s success. Barca fans are very happy with the outcome and they want to see the future in the bright colors. Xavi said that Barcelona is the biggest team in the world and they have to act like that.