Posted on November 5, 2021 at 12:10 by DM updated on November 5, 2021 at 12:11 Al-Sadd has announced Xavi's departure to FC Barcelona. President of the Qatari club, Turki Al-Ali has spoken about the transfer of the Spanish technician. It's now official! Six years after his departure, Xavi will return to FC Barcelona. Al-Sadd clubissued a statement on Friday announcing the departure of his coach: “The Al-Sadd administration has agreed to transfer Xavi to Barcelona after paying the penalty clause stipulated in the contract.” Barça finally paid the release clause in Xavi 's contract to register his return. The technician will say goodbye to Al-Sadd this Friday before flying to Spain. “We have decided not to stand in the way” President of Al-Sadd, Turki Al-Ali spoke about the departure of Xavi, wishing to return to FC Barcelona . “Xavi has informed us in the last few days of his desire to go to the Barcelona experience at this particular time due to the critical phase his club is going through in the city, and we understand that and have decided not to make him obstacle. Xavi and his family will remain welcome in Doha, and the relationship will continue, ”the Qatari leader said in the statement released by his team. Skip back to main navigation