Tag: Xavi
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La Liga formally approve Barca appointment of Xavi
LaLiga has formally approved the appointment of Xavi as Barcelona coach. LaLiga’s Department of Financial control have on Monday given the green light to Barcelona’s appointment of Xavi as the club’s new coach, COPE have revealed. The payment of €5 million to Al Sadd to release Xavi from his contract complies with all the requisites…
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Barca coach Xavi eyeing Chelsea midfielder
Barcelona are eyeing Chelsea midfielder Saul Niguez. The Spain international is on-loan at Chelsea this season from Atletico Madrid. However, his commitment to the deal has come into question after failing to secure a regular start under manager Thomas Tuchel. El Chiringuito says Barca, where new coach Xavi has just been installed, is interested in…
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La Liga: I’ve chatted with Xavi – Coutinho
Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho says he’s spoken to new coach Xavi. Coutinho is currently in Brazil with the national team squad. Asked about his new coach, the midfielder said: “Xavi was a great player and he is an idol of the club, who is back with us. “I hope he will have great success with…
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La Liga: Xavi puts three Barca players up for sale
New Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, is reportedly set to get rid of three players in the January transfer window. Xavi was appointed as Barcelona’s new manager last Friday following the sacking of Ronald Koeman last month. The former midfield maestro was unveiled by Barcelona on Monday at Camp Nou. The 2010 World Cup winner signed…
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Xavi must be his own man at Barca – Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says new Barcelona coach Xavi needs to be his own man. Although Xavi was full of praise for his former coach during his introductory press conference, Guardiola isn’t keen on comparisons between the two. “I wasn’t the heir to anybody and Xavi doesn’t have to be my heir,” Guardiola said…
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New Barca coach Xavi reveals Messi ‘good luck’ message
Xavi Hernández has revealed what Paris Saint-Germain’s Lionel Messi told him following his appointment as Barcelona’s new manager last Friday. Xavi was appointed as Barcelona’s new manager three days ago following the sacking of Ronald Koeman last month. The Spaniard was unveiled by Barcelona on Monday at Camp Nou. Speaking at his unveiling, Xavi said…
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Barca appoints Xavi as new head coach
La Liga club Barcelona has named Xavi as their new permanent head coach following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. Koeman’s 14-month reign came to an end following Barca’s 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano on October 27, with the Dutch boss failing to convince. Barca have now turned to another club legend in an effort to…
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REVEALED: Xavi’s three demands in Barca deal, includes Raheem Sterling
Xavi will return to Barcelona with three demands he insist be met. After several days of negotiations over a release from his contract, the Qataris have confirmed Xavi is now leaving to return to the Nou Camp and replace sacked coach Ronald Koeman. Sport says during talks with Barca officials, Xavi pushed for agreement over…
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Xavi makes Barca confession to Al Duhail player
Al Sadd coach Xavi has admitted he doesn’t know if he’ll be taking the Barcelona job. Xavi was in charge of Al Sadd for yesterday’s 3-3 draw with Al Duhail as Barca directors Rafa Yuste and Mateu Alemany touched down in Doha in the morning. After the game, Al Duhail’s Assim Omer Al Haj Madibo…
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Barca chiefs in Doha for Xavi deal
La Liga giant Barcelona expect to secure the signing of new coach Xavi today. Sport says Barca directors Rafa Yuste and Mateu Alemany are in Doha and currently in talks with Al Sadd president Mohammed bin Hamad. Xavi will lead Al Sadd against Al Duhail on Thursday and then put pen to paper on a…