Posted on November 8, 2021 at 9:30 p.m. by Th.B. New FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez is an excellent choice, according to Philippe Coutinho. The Barça attacking midfielder also talks about talks with the former glory of the Blaugrana club last spring in Qatar. Since Saturday morning, Xavi Hernandez is officially the coach of FC Barcelona . And this, for the remainder of the season and three others since he signed under the eyes of the socios blaugrana at Camp Nou on Monday a contract binding him to Barça until June 2024. For Pep < strong> Guardiola , Andrés Iniesta or even Carles Puyol, president Joan Laporta made the good choice in making the decision to offer the reins of the club's workforce to Xavi, former glory of FC Barcelona . Currently playing at Barça, Philippe Coutinho validated the arrival of Xavi, while revealing a discussion dating from several and having taken place in Qatar when Xavi officiated at Al-Sadd. Coutinho talks about discussions with Xavi in Qatar! “Xavi was a great player and he is an idol of the club, which is back with us. I hope he will have a lot of success with the group we have ”. said Philippe Coutinho at a press conference on Monday and in comments reported by SPORT. The Brazil international, present for the Seleçao rally in the international break, later revealed an interview in Qatar with Xavi last spring. “We had a chat and I know what a great gentleman he is, I'm sure he will do a great job in Barcelona.” Skip back to main navigation