Former Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez wants to stick to his original plan to return to club management in 2026.
The ex-middengielder has been out of the game since his exit from La Blaugrana in May 2024 after a controversial end to his time the leadership.
Xavi led Barcelona to the La Liga title in his first full season that was in charge in 2022/23, but his last months in Catalonia were filled with negativity.
The 45-year-old spoke about his eagerness to take on a new role, but there is still some persistent frustration about how it ended in Barcelona.
“There is no hurry for me, but I want a good project. Such as:” You have four years to work and make a project. “I would like to work in the Premier League, I love the passion there,” he told an interview with athletics.
“In Spain it is too much about the result.
“I am ready to 'suffer' again, but I don't think I will suffer more than at Barca. It was too emotional for me because I was also a supporter.”
Xavi's remark on the Premier League only fed rumors that he could look at England for a challenge and the opportunity to follow Pep Guardiola when he waits until 2027.
Manchester United and Arsenal can be options for him, if the latter plays with Mikel Arteta, if he cannot win a big trophy in 2026.
Despite the fact that he flashes rumors about Xavi, he will not take on an international job.
The National Team of India is looking for a new boss – after the exit of Manolo Marquez – to concentrate on Club Matter at Goa.
The name of Xavi was a replacement option driven, but that was strongly rejected by sources close to Diario Sport.
Technical director of the Indian Football Federation, Subrata Paul, would have claimed that Xavi was enthusiastic about the work, but that has been refused, as they cannot pay for him and other goals are on the agenda.