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Jordi Cruyff reveals how he and Mateu Alemany stopped Xavi from handing €200m Barcelona star an earlier debut

Jordi Cruyff spent a couple of seasons as the sporting director of FC Barcelona, working closely with then director of football Mateu Alemany and first-team coach Xavi Hernandez to help rebuild a faltering team and make them competitive.

RB Leipzig News / Football Espana / June 14

Barcelona icon Xavi Hernandez wanted by new club ahead of return to management

It has now been over a year since Xavi Hernandez was sacked by Barcelona, and as such, he will soon make his return to management. The 45-year-old made the decision to take a sabbatical year upon losing his job in Catalonia, and that time period is now effectively at an end.

Real Betis News / Football Espana / June 9

'It was a mistake' – Barcelona sporting director Deco throws dart at Xavi Hernandez over 2024 debacle

Barcelona have not been at their best in the transfer market over the last few days, and that trend continues in 2024 with Vitor Roque. The teenager arrived from Athletico Paranaense with lots of promise, but in the end, he left just over 12 months after making the move from his home country.

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FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / May 23

Xavi Hernandez ready to delay managerial return to 2026

Former Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez is not expected to return to a management position until at least 2026. The ex-midfielder has been out of the game since his departure from La Blaugrana in May 2024 after controversial end to his tenure.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / May 13

'Ange can’t survive now': Tottenham 'have spoken' with 45-year-old managerial target

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is expected to be shown the door at the end of the season, and they are speaking to Xavi Hernandez as his replacement.

Soccer News / Football Espana / May 9

Chelsea and Manchester United consider activating release clause for Barcelona midfielder

Barcelona continue to produce an abundance of talented youngsters at La Masia, and most frequently of all, central midfielders. Manchester United and Chelsea are considering making an approach to poach one of their emerging talents.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / May 9

Former star reveals why Tottenham must steer clear of La Liga winning manager

Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has been linked with the Tottenham Hotspur job in recent weeks, but Paul Robinson believes that Premier League experience should be a must. The former Tottenham goalkeeper wants the club to choose someone who has proven pedigree in the Premier League.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / May 8

Xavi Hernandez reveals why Barcelona managerial spell ended sourly

Xavi Hernandez has been out of work since being sacked by Barcelona last summer, but he is readying himself for a return to football. He has been linked with a number of clubs during his sabbatical year, and he has now taken the opportunity to reveal his thinking for the next stage of his career.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / May 6

45-year-old ‘one of the favourites’ to land Tottenham job due to his tactical profile

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with multiple managers in recent weeks, and former Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez is on their radar as well. According to a report from Fichajes, the 45-year-old is ‘one of the favourites’ to land the Tottenham job because of his different style of play.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / May 3

45-year-old La Liga-winning manager favourite to replace Ange at Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with multiple managers in recent months, and it appears that they could move for the former Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 29

Ex-Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez emerges as option for high-profile vacancy

After a rough campaign in charge of Barcelona last season, Xavi Hernandez decided that he would head off on a sabbatical year following 2.5 years of intense action for the former midfielder.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / April 1

Levy keen for former Tottenham man to ‘return and finish what he started’

Tottenham Hotspur have started planning for the summer transfer window and are not waiting until the 2024/25 campaign ends. But they are looking to get a specialist in recruitment on their payroll first before making concrete decisions on transfer dealings.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / March 16

New suitor emerges for Xavi Hernandez as sabbatical year approaches its end

Xavi Hernandez has been out of work since being sacked by Barcelona at the end of last season, although this is by design. He has been serving a sabbatical year after a stressful period in Catalonia, and in the summer, he is expected to make his return to management.

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FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / March 8

'Why not?' – Xavi Hernandez willing to go up against Barcelona with next job

Xavi Hernandez has been out of work since being sacked by Barcelona at the end of last season. He is preparing to return to football in the summer, but at this stage, it is far from certain where his second job in Europe will be.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / March 4

How close was Juventus to making Xavi Hernandez their manager?

Juventus considered numerous managerial options before ultimately deciding to replace Max Allegri at the end of last season. The club has been linked with several potential candidates, and reports have already begun speculating about possible replacements for Thiago Motta, despite him only recently taking charge.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / March 2

Premier League club eyeing summer approach for Barcelona icon Xavi Hernandez

Xavi Hernandez is currently enjoying some time away from football after his Barcelona sacking last summer, but soon, he will return to the dugout – albeit it is yet to be known where he will end up for his third managerial gig.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / February 26

45-year-old league-winning manager fits Tottenham profile, on the shortlist to replace Ange

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keeping tabs on Xavi Hernandez as a potential replacement for Ange Postecoglou. According to a report from Fichajes, they are looking at multiple options to replace the Australian manager given the performance of the team this season.

Manchester United News / Football Espana / February 25

Xavi Hernandez open to Manchester United move upon return to management

Manchester United have had a very difficult season so far, and after already sacking one manager, it cannot be ruled out that a second one goes too – that being current head coach Ruben Amorim.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / February 13

Barcelona Sporting Director Deco does not regret Xavi Hernandez debacle – ‘He took the first step’

Barcelona Sporting Director Deco has explained that he has not regrets over the exit of previous manager Xavi Hernandez. The Blaugrana boss initially announced his resignation in January, only to be persuaded in late April to remain at the club by President Joan Laporta.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / January 28

Francesco Oppini clarifies rumours linking Juventus and Xavi Hernandez

There have been growing rumours that Juventus is secretly preparing for a potential managerial change, with Xavi Hernandez allegedly being considered as a candidate to replace Thiago Motta if the latter’s struggles continue.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / January 27

Ex-Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez receives call from European giant

Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez assured that he would not be taking a job this season in football after a taxing spell back at the club where he became a legend on the pitch.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / January 25

Barcelona icon Xavi Hernandez outlines plan for return to management

It has been almost seven months since Xavi Hernandez was sacked by Barcelona, and ever since, he has been taking a break from football. His idea has been to take a sabbatical year after a stressful spell in charge of the club he was associated with for 27 years, which is more than half of his life.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / December 19

‘A fan of Milan and Leao’ – Xavi only a possibility for 2025/26 onwards

In the past few days, Xavi Hernandez has been linked to the AC Milan job, even if the club are not considering a move away from the Paulo Fonseca. At present, there are no suggestions that Milan are truly looking to move away from Fonseca, with reports suggesting that there is a ‘calmness’ around the Rossoneri currently.

Soccer News / FirstSportz / July 21, 2024

Former Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez breaks silence on why club legend Lionel Messi did not return to the club

Lionel Messi left FC Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 after a shocking turn of events ‘forced him out’ of the club. That being said, many still kept their hopes alive of a possible return to the club after a year or two.

FC Barcelona News / Yardbarker / May 29, 2024

Hansi Flick's hiring signals Barcelona expects immediate results

On Wednesday, FC Barcelona announced it had signed a two-year deal with Hansi Flick, the former Bayern Munich and Germany manager who will replace Xavi Hernandez.

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