Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi has been appointed head coach of Qatari club Al Sadd SC.

The 39-year-old made more than 100 appearances for Al Sadd before retiring at the end of the 2018-19 season, three years after joining the club.

Xavi, a World Cup winner in 2010, won eight La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies at Barcelona.

Al Sadd said on Twitter Xavi would replace Jesualdo Ferreira as manager at the start of next season.

After announcing his retirement, Xavi said he was excited to see "what the future holds".

"What I have achieved in the last two decades has been a privilege," he said.

"Therefore, I believe it is my duty to take the initiative off the field and return through football whenever possible."

In a statement released to Spanish news outlet AS , he added: "My philosophy as a coach reflects the style we developed for many years under the influence of Johan Cruyff and La Masia, and that has its greatest exponent in the way of playing football in Barcelona.

"I love seeing teams take the initiative on the field, attack football and return to the essence of what we all love from our childhood days - possession football."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48435184

Not surprised
Na coaching job good footballers dey take after them don retire from football

Nice

MUCH LOVE FOR XAVI

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Best way to start a coaching career! Wish u more success ahead.

Xavi and Iniesta made Messi become like a genius. Rumour has it that back then Messi could not even perform in bed without assistance from Xavi and Iniesta.

u don try

More success ahead..you made an impact in Barca

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Vastly Overrated. There are far better Spanish midfielders who would have done better if they were opportuned to play in Barcelona under guardiola. Guti, baraja, Marcus senna, de la red, de la pena etc....

MJBOLT:

xavi is the greatest midfielder in history along side iniesta.


Argue with your keyboard

Take away passing the ball and football intelligence, xavi has nothing. David silva is a more complete midfielder than xavi.

killsmith:
Vastly Overrated. There are far better Spanish midfielders who would have done better if they were opportuned to play in Barcelona under guardiola. Guti, baraja, Marcus senna, de la red, de la pena etc....

Your opinion

killsmith:
Take away passing the ball and football intelligence, xavi has nothing. David silva is a more complete midfielder than xavi.

You're just an hater

MJBOLT:

xavi is the greatest midfielder in history along side iniesta.


Argue with your keyboard

Your opinion tho.

That's good.
All the best to him.

Pidginwhisper:
Where Lampard dey?. You well?

Him no sabi wassup!

Nice one. He’s definitely one of the best!! But i respect Lampard any day, anytime!

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