Xavi Hernández announced in an opinion article sent to the media from Doha that he is leaving football and that from now on he will focus his career on being a coach.
Barcelona legend Xavi has announced that he will retire from professional football at the end of this season.
The central midfielder currently plies his trade in Qatar with Al Sadd, who he joined in 2015 after leaving La Liga.
However, at 39 years of age, the Spaniard feels the time is right to hang up his boots and pursue a coaching career.
"This is my last season as a player, but I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds for me as a coach," Xavi said.
"My philosophy as a coach reflects the style we developed for many years under the influence of Johan Cruyff and La Masia, and that has its greatest exponent in the way of playing football in Barcelona I love seeing the teams take the initiative in the field, attack football and return to the essence of what we all love since our childhood days: football possession."
Desmondeyum
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Xavi would be coaching Barcelona soon enough 🔊 Xavi: "My philosophy as a coach reflects the style we developed for many years under the influence of Johan Cruyff and La Masía, and that has its greatest exponent in the way of playing football in Barcelona."
NischalGàjúrël
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Come on legend you are the future coach of Barca😎😎😎
abdulkodus
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all the best Lionel Messi xavi and ineasta
cowbdiopuy
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messi es el elegido del dios para ser el rey en el mundo, messi es increíble, y nadie puede detenerlo como lo haces I like barca
Reddevilsalways
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Great player finally taking his boots off
Trevorn
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Another day, another legend has retired from football. Spain and barca's pride,Xavi, I wish you all the best in coaching.
P_Taneja
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Come to barca and be the next coaching sensation return of legend
RaniBarça
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I think the best thing to do is first be a coach for young Barca teams and then go to Barca pro team
MOSALAD
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he should coach one of the best teams in the world BARCELONAAA
Ossboy
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Barca's new coach in the future
mweuc654
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Long live legend Xavi when I had seen you playing I have got comforted due to your brilliant soccer...
footballfanatic7298
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Home is calling hero!! Save us from boring football of valverde
OlleB
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xavi is a big legend of football and his passing is on another level. sad to not see him play ball anymore
AN-WAR
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A man who plays a long time and he knows when he well retire. Barcelona is grateful for you as you won many trophy from Barcelona. Best of wishes after the next life. I hope you choose training professional
Kirianaka
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Oh God when I see these guys retiring I feel so bad..not because they're doing so but because I know sooner or later it'll be Leo's turn...just can't bear to see him retire
Kindo_10
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Saddest moment of my life. You are a fantastic player and I hope you do well on tour coaching career. Wishing you well Legend.
Longlife2000
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Xavi career by numbers: 👕 940 games 🇪🇸 133 caps ⚽ 126 goals 🏆 8 LaLiga 🏆 6 Supercopa de España 🏆 4 Champions League 🏆 3 Copa del Rey 🏆 2 Euro Championship 🏆 2 Super Cup 🏆 1 Club World Cup 🏆 1 World Cup 🏆 Stars League 🏆 Emir Cup 🏆 Qatar Cup 🏆 Sheikh Jassim Cup Wow
wizeluz
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Dear Xavi please when you are coming to coach Barcelona please bring Muhammed Salah with you, thank You 🙏
Rohan_Bordoloi
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You will be welcomed back LEGEND 🙏 & hope ur 2nd run with the club as a coach will be as good as PEP or even better !! We are waiting 🤞😍
DaMhztourage
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Barcelona to me will never have problems transitioning from one coach to another, because they their former players are always handy and they understands their play pattern very well , soon Xavi will be adding to that number of barca legends ready to take up the mantle when the need arise , Iniesta and Puyol are also in wings waiting. Its always good to have a well structured foundation of running a club to ensure smooth transition and continuity of success both locally and internationally.
tewbks
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waiting for this news since years his mindset and understanding is different than others hope he becomes the greatest of coaches in the coming years
abdulkodus
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good luck xavi and all the best