Barcelona confirm Xavi as new first team coach

Barcelona confirm Xavi as new first team coach

Barcelona has confirmed former midfielder, Xavi as their new first-team coach on a contract until 2024, following the sacking of Koeman.

Barcelona confirm Xavi as new coach

Dutch coach, Ronald Koeman was sacked following a 1-0 defeat by Rayo Vallecano last month, which left Barca ninth in LaLiga.

The Spanish side had received the green light on Friday to sign the 41-year-old club legend after they paid the release in his contract with Qatari side Al-Sadd.

Barcelona confirm Xavi as new coach

“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 welcoming him back to the club.

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Xavi Hernandez played for Barcelona for 17 years, making 767 appearances and winning 25 trophies, including four Champions League wins and eight league titles.

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