He is widely considered one of the Barca's greatest ever players, having won eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues, as well as the World Cup and two European Championships with Spain. I have a contract and now the clubs have to negotiate. Xavi's first training session in charge will be on Tuesday, although the squad is depleted by injuries and absentees away on international duty. He advanced through the clubs various junior ranks before making his first-team debut in 1998. Barca sit ninth in La Liga, with the club grappling with debts of more than a billion euros. In the end, Barca agreed to this arrangement. He takes over following the dismissal of Ronald Koeman on 27th October following the 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. At age 11 Xavi joined the youth squad of FC Barcelona, a first-division football club near his hometown. New signings Memphis Depay andEric Garcia have yet to reach their best levelswhile Sergio Aguero is ruled out long term with health problems, and the Catalan club sit ninth in La Liga while also finding themselves in danger of being dumped out of the Champions League at the group stage. In his first season with the team, Barcelona won the 199899 La LigaSpains top football leaguechampionship. The Liga giants have moved to draft another familiar face into their dugout following the decision to part with Ronald Koeman. No microphone has been detected in the system, You need to give permission for the microphone to be used to be able to use it, Error while trying to use the microphone, the browser may not be compatible. His first 'big game' will come on December 9 when Barcelona take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Which players could replace ex-Man City star at Barcelona? Barcelona have announced that Xavi Hernandez has become the new coach. Printable version | Jun 30, 2022 5:06:48 pm | File. Xavi is an important part of Al-Sadds history and we wish him success.". https://www.britannica.com/biography/Xavi. They added that they comprehend his decision and will avoid standing in the way of his move back to his former club Barcelona. Barcelona's Xavi Hernandez waves to the fans during celebrations at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain on June 7, 2015 after winning the Champions League final soccer. Xavi played sparingly at the 2002 World Cup and did not get off the bench at the 2004 European Championship (Euro 2004). The 41 year-old has got two years of experience coaching Al-Sadd andhas won seven trophies for the Qatari outfit. It was coming and it has finally arrived. The 41-year-old will be unveiled at a press conference on Monday. Xavi has got his wish, after Barca officials flew to Qatar to thrash out a deal with Al Sadd and their top coaching target before an agreement was finalised. His contract was due to expire at the end of the 2020-21 season. The Spaniard made 767 appearances for the club, a record bettered only by Lionel Messi, and also contributed 85 goals and 185 assists. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Barcelona's first game with Xavi in the dug-out will be at home to local rivals Espanyol on November 20. The teams success continued at the 2010 World Cup, where Xavi helped Spain win the first World Cup championship in the countrys history. Business Matters | What has the Russia-Ukraine war done to oil trade? The former Barca midfielder's first game in charge will be the home fixture with Espanyolon Saturday 20th November at 21:00CET. The team bested this accomplishment in 200809 as it won the first treble (winning three major European club titles in one season) in Barcelona historytaking the La Liga title, the Copa del Rey (Spains major domestic cup), and the Champions League title. He has penned a contract at the club until 2024. Barcelona have appointed Xavi as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Xavi walked out to chants of "Xavi, Xavi" before signing his contract on the pitch, alongside his family and Barca president Joan Laporta. Omissions? "Xavi informed us a few days ago of his desire to go to Barcelona at this particular time, because of the critical stage his hometown club is going through, and we understand this and decided not to stand in his way," read the statement. 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Xavi's appointment was confirmed in the early hours of Saturday and he flew out of Doha a few hours later, before watching Barcelona at a distance as they threw away a three-goal lead away at Celta Vigo to draw 3-3. 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Forca Barca.. And now, I'm coming home. Xavi helped Barcelona to additional La Liga titles in 201011 and 201213 as well as a Copa del Rey victory in 201112. Xavi came through the ranks at Barcelonas famed La Masia, making his first-team debut in 1998. Barjuan took charge of the 1-1 draw with Alaves and 1-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv. BREAKING: Al-Sadd confirm Xavi will leave the club to return to Barcelona as manager He's home pic.twitter.com/Q4itTWjOhu. Xavi's replaces Barca B coach Sergi Barjuan, who had taken over on a caretaker basis for three gamesuntil Xavi could join up with the squad. They already know my position.". Xavi Hernandez was unveiled as FC Barcelona's new coach on Monday as thousands of fans welcomed the debt-ridden club's legendary former midfielder back to Camp Nou. Barca wanted to get him immediately, but Al Saddrefusedto release him until 3rd November so that Xavi could remain in charge for two important Al Sadd matches before departing. An aging Spanish team could not continue its dominance at the 2014 World Cup, however, where the squad was handily beaten in its first two games and was eliminated from the tournament, and soon afterward Xavi retired from international football. On Thursday the day after Koemans sacking Barcelona put Sergi Barjuan, their B team coach, in temporary charge of the first team. "FC Barcelona have reached an agreement withXavi Hernandez for him to become first team coachfor the rest of the current season and two more seasons," a Barcelona statement said. Barjuan is set to remain in charge for their league match at Celta Vigo on November 6, with Xavi arriving in Barcelona this weekend before his presentation on November 8. He had made it clear to reporters he wanted to head home when fresh rumours surfaced. Barcelona's first fixture after the international break is against their city rivals Espanyol on November 21, Sunday. In a video to fans Xavi said: It wasn't goodbye, it was see you soon. Weve agreed on cooperation with Barcelona in the future. National Herald case: ED to quiz Sonia Gandhi today, Congress to hold nationwide protests, Jitin Prasada asserts 'not upset'; hails Yogi govt's zero-tolerance policy on corruption. He retired from club play in May 2019 and was named the manager of Al-Sadd soon thereafter. "After the event Xavi Hernandez will appear in a press conference in the Ricard Maxenchs press room. Xavi is considered an important part of our history and we wish him every success in the future.". Koeman, following a meek 2-1 defeat last Sundays Clasico and embarrassing 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano three days later, was relieved of his duties as coach having been at the helm since summer 2020. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Xavi is the first Barca coach to be presented on the pitch in front of fans at the 99,000-capacity stadium, with the routine usually only reserved for the club's biggest signings. Al Sadd won five more trophies under the 41-year-old, who has now decided the time is right to head back to Camp Nouhaving rejected previous offers from Barca due to a lack of coaching experience. Xavi will most likely be in charge of the club for that game. Dutch coach Koeman was sacked last month. ", "Xavi Hernandez, a youth team product at Barca, has left his current club, Al-Sadd of Qatar, after talks held over the last few days with the owners of the club.". FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Xavi Hernandez for him to become first-team coach for the rest of the current season and two more seasons, the club said on its official website. A former Spain international, Xavi joined Al-Sadd as a player in 2015, becoming head coach after hanging up his boots in 2019. Xavi Hernandez, a youth-team product at Barca, has left his current club, Al Sadd of Qatar, after talks held over the last few days with the owners of the club.. In international play, Xavi was the captain of the Spanish under-20 team that won the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1999. Barcelona currently face Celta Vigo on Saturday under interim coachSergi Barjuan. Throughout a 17-year career with his boyhood club, the 41-year-old made 767 appearances, winning eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues. Dynamo Kyiv vs Barcelona live stream: How to watch UCL match in India, UK and US? Xavi will hope to hit the ground running, with Barca travelling to Celta Vigo on Saturday before entering another international break that will give thenew boss time to find his feetin familiar surroundings. Xavi, who spent 17 years in Barcelonas first team between 1998 and 2015, joins from Qatari outfit Al Sadd after the two clubs had agreed on the payment of a release clause in his contract. https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/xavi-back-at-barcelona-named-head-coach-until-2024/article37350506.ece, Xavi back at Barcelona, named head coach until 2024, Finding their space in market fields of high profit, Lancet paper highlights child and adolescent care model of NIMHANS. The statement also mentioned that Xavi had informed the club about his intention to leave and join Barcelona because of the 'critical' time they are currently going through. Former Barcelona star Xavi Hernandez was rumoured to be the favourite for the position; however, that was confirmed by his current club Al Sadd SC on Friday. Xavi initially signed a two-year deal with Al Sadd but, amid speculation over the Barcelona vacancy earlier this year, penned a two-year extension in May. Despite the fact Xavi's contract includeda clause which allowedhim to leave for Barca whenever he wanted, it has not been so straight forward for the Spanish club. 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Former Barcelona player Xavi Hernandez has returned to the Catalan giants, but this time as a coach. He said:"I really want to go home. They have not been European champions since 2015. Are you game? What happened to Sergio Aguero? That will be Barcelona's first game afterthe international break and Laporta will be hoping that Xavi can be the man to turn things around at a club who are going through tough times. The statement on their official Twitter account read: "The Al Sadd administration has agreed on Xavis move to Barcelona after the payment of the release clause stipulated in the contract. Barca have already lost three Liga gamesincluding a painful Clasico defeat at home to Real Madrid, with Koeman having ultimately failed to find the right balance in the squad after Messi, Antoine Griezmann and a number of other key players departed in the summer. The Camp Nou has always been my home. Barcelona said on November 6 that they have named their former midfielder and captain Xavi Hernandez as head coach on a contract until 2024, following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. He then joined Al Sadd in 2015, making over 100 appearances for the side and winning one league title before retiring in 2019 and taking over as manager. You're my fans, my people, the club that I love the most. Go beyond basketball, baseball, and football to see what you know about chukkas, arnis, and batsmen. He finished his storied Barcelona career on a high note as the club won another treble that season. Indias urban population to stand at 675 million in 2035, behind Chinas 1 billion: U.N. 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The club are still ninth after Sergi Barjuan was appointed as caretaker coach and sit nine points behind leaders Real Sociedad with a game in hand. "FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Xavi Hernandez for him to become first team coach for the rest of the current season and two more seasons," the club said in a statement headlined "WELCOME BACK HOME, XAVI! ", Laporta said: "Today will be an historic day for Barca.". Xavi played for Barcelona for 17 years, making 767 appearances and winning 25 trophies, including four Champions League wins and eight league titles. He then attended in person to watch the club's youngsters as Barca B beat Sevilla B at the Johan Cruyff Stadium on Saturday evening. Joan Laporta addresses Ronald Koeman's sacking and potential Barcelona manager, Xavi, Xavi wants another Barcelona icon to join his coaching staff at Camp Nou: Reports, Xavi on coaching Barcelona: 'Looking forward to returning home, hope it happens', Al Sadd confirms Xavis move to Barcelona, calls him 'important part of club's history'. In 2012 Spain captured another Euro title, which made the team the first national squad to win three consecutive major world championships and led many observers to argue that Xavis club was the greatest national team in football history. Xavi willbe a popular appointment among the Blaugrana faithful, but it will take a monumental effort for him to turn the team's fortunes around following their poor start to the 2021-22 campaign. In April, he led his side to the Qatari domestic league title with the team unbeaten. What Xavi's work in Qatar tells us about his management style, how that league compares to Spain and the problems he may face at Barcelona, Barcelona are one of the world's great football clubs but what used to be a managerial role to die for should currently come with a warning.

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