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Xavi says he’s ‘in no rush’ to return to Barcelona

Xavi Hernandez has been talking about returning to Barcelona and why he has not yet said yes to his former club despite a couple of approaches.

The club legend has previously admitted he turned down the chance to replace Ernesto Valverde and now says he also turned down a second approach.

“Luckily or unluckily, I’d said no twice to Barca, for different circumstances, family, professional, contractual reasons. It was very hard to say no because I am a cule but it was not the moment.”

“I’m open, I’m not fooling anyone. I’m preparing myself for this, but you have to respect Koeman, a club legend with another year on his contract.