Xavi Hernandez completes his return to Barcelona as head coach

Updated : Nov 06, 2021 16:35
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AP

Xavi Hernandez's return to Barcelona was confirmed on Saturday, with the former club captain replacing Ronald Koeman as head coach on a three-year contract.

The 41-year-old was given permission to rejoin Barcelona after the Catalan giants agreed to meet the release clause in his contract with Qatari side Al Sadd on Friday. Xavi, who played 779 games for Barcelona and won 25 trophies, is expected to be unveiled at Camp Nou on Monday.

The former Spain international had left Barca in 2015 to finish his playing career at Al Sadd before taking over as head coach.

Also read: Al-Sadd announce Xavi leaving the Qatari club, to become Barcelona's new head coach

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