ESPN.com · Nov 5, 2021
Barcelona legend Xavi to return as manager
Barcelona have appointed Xavi Hernandez as their new coach following the dismissal of Ronald Koeman, Al Sadd announced on Friday.
Xavi, 41, returns to the club after six years with Al Sadd, first as a player before taking over as manager in 2019.
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Al Sadd released a statement confirming the move on Friday morning. Barcelona are yet to officially announce the deal but are expected to do so later in the day.