OFFICIAL: Barcelona set to appoint Xavi as new head coach as Al-Sadd confirm manager departure
The news we've all been waiting for has finally arrived, with Al Sadd confirming on Friday morning that Xavi's release clause has been paid.
Following Ronald Koeman's departure last month, the club veteran will return home and take charge of the Catalan giants.
The legendary midfielder's appointment comes after days of discussions in Doha with Xavi's previous club Al Sadd.
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administration has consented to Xavi's transfer to Barcelona after the payment of the contract's release clause. In the future, we've promised to collaborate with Barcelona. Xavi is a significant figure in Al-history, Sadd's and we wish him well.
"Xavi told us a few days ago that he wanted to go to Barcelona at this time because of the critical stage his hometown club is in, and we understood and decided not to stand in his way." Xavi and his family are welcome to stay in Doha, and our friendship will continue."
Xavi is likely to sign a contract that would keep him at the club until June 2023, and he will take charge of the team for the first time on November 20 when Espanyol visits the Camp Nou in La Liga.
After another turbulent start to the season, which has left the squad in ninth place in the table heading into the weekend, Xavi's hiring is a huge boost for the club.
In the Champions League, the team has also struggled However, their win over Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday has given them great hope of qualifying ahead of their final two games against Benfica and Bayern Munich.
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