Former Barcelona coach Xavi rumoured with a move into international management | OneFootball

Despite having previously spoken out about wanting to take a year out of management, it now looks as though former Barcelona manager Xavi may be having his head turned by a lucrative job offer.

The opportunity comes from his former home of Qatar, but this time would be in the field of international management, managing the Qatari national team, as per Diario Sport.

The Spanish newspaper is reporting from Qatari source ‘Al Raya’, who are reporting that the coach is currently in the country negotiating a deal.

Meanwhile, Xavi’s representatives are debunking the rumours as ‘100% fake’, claiming that the 44-year-old is neither in the country nor has any opportunity on the table to manage the national team.

As a move, it would make sense for Xavi to return to Qatar, a country where he has both played for and managed Al Sadd over a six-year period.

However, if the words of Xavi’s entourage are to be believed, there is a good chance that these rumours are all smoke and no fire.

GSFN | Ciaran Currie