Tite confirms Xavi was offered job with Brazil

Photo by Simon Holmes/Getty Images Brazil coach Tite has admitted that Barcelona legend Xavi was offered the chance to work with the team in a coaching capacity.

Tite spoke about Xavi at a press conference on Thursday night and confirmed speculation that the Al Sadd coach had been offered a role on his team. He said. “Xavi? Yes, we invited him to work with us.”

The Brazil coach didn’t go into much more detail but it seems Xavi was lined up to replace Sylvinho. The plan was for Xavi to work alongside Tite for the 2022 World Cup and then take over the head coach role.

It’s not the first time Xavi has turned down a job offer. He also rejected the chance to manage Barcelona after Ernesto Valverde…