Posted on November 6, 2021 at 8:12 am by The editorial staff updated November 6, 2021 at 8:14 am Through a press release, FC Barcelona formalized the appointment of Xavi on his bench. The Spaniard will replace Ronald Koeman. This time for sure, Xavi will be the new coach of FC Barcelona . On Friday, Al-Sadd had already announced an agreement with Barça, denied in the wake by the Catalans through several media. But overnight, the blaugrana club finally announced that they had found common ground with Al-Sadd for the arrival of the Spanish technician. “FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Xavi Hernández to become the coach of the first team for the remainder of the current season and two more seasons. Xavi Hernández, a product of the Barça youth team, has left his current club, Al-Sadd, of Qatar, after discussions held in recent days with the owners of the club ”, explains the Barça in its press release. Six years after his departure as a player, Xavi returns to FC Barcelona in the shoes of the coach. Xavi Hernández returns home 6 years after his goodbye from Camp Nou – FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 6, 2021 Skip back to main navigation