Former Barcelona manager and legend Xavi has revealed that he would 'want to work in the Premier League'.
The 45-year-old, who played 17 years before Barcelona, started his management career at Al Sadd in Qatar in 2019, before he returned to Camp Nou in 2021.
Barcelona was in the competition in the ninth when Xavi took over and he led them to the La Liga title in 2023.
But after two and a half years he took the lead on 'abuse'.
“I think the club needs a dynamic change,” he said, announced his resignation.
“In Barcelona you always have the feeling that you are not appreciated, you are mistreated – that's how the club works.”
The Spanish World Cup winner has been without work for a year and admitted that he would like to get a Premier League role.
'Naturally? Where, I don't know, “he told athletics when he was asked about his return to coaching.
'There is no hurry for me, but I would like a good project. Such as: “You have four years to work and make a project.” I would like to work in the Premier League because I love the passion there. In Spain it is too much about the result.
Or a national team, that would appeal. When I dreamed of being a coach, I dreamed of being in a World Cup or European Championship. '
Xavi criticized the treatment of managers in Spain.
'Look at what happens to Ancelotti, where everyone criticizes him. It's not fair. He won thirty titles in ten years and they talk as if he won nothing.
'Arsenal with Arteta is a great project. It is his sixth year and there have been tough seasons, but the club trusted him. That does not happen in Spain. '
Although Xavi Barcelona led to their first La Liga title in four years in his first full season, he had a spiky relationship with some players.
Earlier this week, Raphinha beat his former boss Xavi who did not trust him and said he even considered moving to Saudi Arabia last summer.
The Brazilian enjoyed a remarkable campaign under Hansi Flick, scored 31 goals and offers 25 assists in all competitions and is tipped for the Ballon d'Or.
The 28-year-old, who moved from Leeds United in July 2022, started only 17 league games under Xavi last season.
He completed a full 90 minutes at just eight times for two seasons under the Legend of Barcelona.
And while he won La Liga in 2023, Raphinha admitted that he was considering moving because Xavi did not trust him. “
'I felt like the coach [Xavi] And his staff did not trust me, “Raphinha told Isabela Pagliari.
'When there was no other [player]I was there and I played 90 minutes. I gave everything I could give and had an influence on games, but when there was another [player] Who could play in my place, they chose them without even thinking about it.
'Sometimes I did everything for 60 minutes and they took me off. There is a famous video in which I explode when I reach the bank and hit him.
'I think it was the game against Manchester United [in the Europa League in 2023]. I did very well. I had scored and set a goal. I think it was 2-2 and they took me off.
“I had just created a really good chance. I felt good and played well. And I was the first player to start. I couldn't believe it. '