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Pep Guardiola expects Xavi to manage Barcelona ‘sooner or later’

Pep Guardiola expects Xavi to take charge of Barcelona “sooner or later” and says he’s excited by the prospect of the former midfielder taking charge at the Camp Nou.

Xavi has made no secret of his desire to return to Barca as manager one day and is currently in charge of Qatari side Al Sadd.

Guardiola spoke about Xavi in an interview with Catalunya Radio and made it clear he thinks Xavi will have a successful career in management.

“Xavi was already a manager when he played. His eyes sparkled watching football.