Posted on November 10, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. by AD
Rather than return to FC Barcelona, Xavi could have committed to the Brazilian selection. Indeed, the former captain of Barça would have negotiated with the leaders of the Seleçao, as confirmed the former president of the federation, Rogerio Caboclo.
Instead of joining FC Barcelona, Xavi could have joined the staff of Tite, the coach of Brazil. Indeed, the former Catalan captain would have discussed with the South American federation in February, but the negotiations would not have been successful. President of the Brazilian federation at that time, Rogerio Caboclo confirmed contacts with Xavi, before letting go of his truths on this issue.
“If he had accepted the invitation, he would have been Tite's assistant coach”
“If I contacted Xavi to replace Tite after the World Cup ? If he had accepted the invitation, he would have been Tite's assistant coach and would have had the function, among other things, of analyzing our European international competitors and their key players in Europe. Tite and Juninho were aware of the negotiations and agreed. With a successful campaign in Qatar, his past of uncompromising loyalty and his immense playing career, Xavi could become a great technician. If they blame us so much for not playing against the Europeans, it would be a good idea to have one among us, ”said Rogerio Caboclo , the former president of the Brazilian federation, during an interview with Globo.