Al Sadd insist Xavi will stay despite Barcelona interest

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Alex Mott·3 November 2021

Al Sadd insist Xavi will stay despite Barcelona interest

Al Sadd have reiterated their desire to keep Xavi Hernandez as their head coach.

Xavi has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona in recent days following the sacking of Ronald Koeman.

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The former midfielder is believed to be the only candidate the Blaugrana are considering, with a delegation from the club in Doha to speak to his current side.

But now Al Sadd CEO, Turki Al-Ali, has insisted that his side are determined to keep Xavi.

Turki Al-Ali, CEO of #AlSadd Club: We welcome the visit of the administrative delegation from #Barcelona, and we appreciate and respect this.
– Wednesday, 3 November 2021

“We welcome the visit of the administrative delegation from Barcelona, and we appreciate and respect this,” a statement said on their official Twitter account.

“The club’s position is clear from the beginning – we are committed to keeping our coach Xavi with us and we cannot have him leave at this sensitive time of the season.”