Xavi Hernandez: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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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.

FC Barcelona News / Hooligan Soccer / January 25

Xavi Hernandez: A Midfield Grandmaster

Ah, Xavi Hernández, the midfield robin, and the tiki-taka king. He made soccer look like a game of chess where he would always call checkmate after three moves.

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.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / December 19

A different plan – Milan not considering Xavi despite Spanish reports

Reports in recent days have suggested that Xavi Hernandez is a candidate for AC Milan and contacts have taken place, but this is seemingly not true… When reports about anything Catalonia come from El Nacional, they are more than often to be believed, given the paper is one of the top news outlets in that area.

Real Betis News / Football Espana / December 17

Xavi Hernandez pays tribute to Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal has had a meteoric rise over the last 18 months, and the man that started it all (in the Barcelona first team) was Xavi Hernandez. The former head coach gave the 17-year-old his debut against Real Betis in April 2023 when he was only 15, and that made him the club’s youngest ever player.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 7

Xavi Hernandez on what Lionel Messi would have added to Spain’s Golden Generation

Xavi Hernandez’s admiration for Lionel Messi is as strong as ever despite the distance between the two friends. Messi is extending his playing career at Inter Miami, with the ultimate aim of leading Argentina’s FIFA World Cup defence in 2026, with Xavi looking for a new coaching challenge.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / November 27

Barcelona star Pedri softens stance on Xavi Hernandez criticism – 'I only said'

Barcelona midfielder Pedri Gonzalez has publicly moved to soften the perceived criticism of former manager Xavi Hernandez, following accusations that the Blaugrana did not work hard enough under him.

Soccer News / Football Espana / November 21

Xavi Hernandez relationships with ex-Barcelona players rules him out of Inter Miami job

There has been plenty of talk about Xavi Hernandez potentially replacing another former Barcelona manager Tata Martino at Inter Miami, but that will not be the case.

Inter Miami News / Football Espana / November 20

Xavi Hernandez in frame to take over as Lionel Messi’s manager at Inter Miami

Inter Miami have made no secret of their admiration for the great Barcelona era of the 2010s, and have done so by signing a number of the key architects of their success.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 28

‘Great coach’ drops eye-opening Man Utd hint amid Erik ten Hag sacking

Manchester United have today announced that Erik ten Hag has been relieved of his managerial duties following two-and-a-half years at the club. It’ll come as no surprise to anyone, really, given just how torrid the situation has been at Old Trafford over the past year.

Soccer News / FirstSportz / July 21

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

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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FC Barcelona News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / May 28

Xavi Hernandez demands FC Barcelona to pay up after shock shacking

In a surprising turn of events, Xavi Hernandez has demanded that FC Barcelona pay full compensation to his coaching staff following his abrupt departure from the club, reported by GOAL.

FC Barcelona News / FirstSportz / May 27

Xavi Hernandez has a solid message for Barcelona’s next manager after his shocking exit from the club: 'It is not easy'

Succeeding at FC Barcelona is not for everyone. Xavi Hernandez has become the latest manager to face the axe at the club, despite winning La Liga title and the Spanish Super Cup in his first full season with the club.