English Premier League Giants Ready To Trigger Barcelona Wonderkid’s £43M Buyout Clause
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Xavi Hernandez is just moments away from becoming Barcelona new manager after Ronald Koeman was sacked in the past week, Daily Mail.
La Blaugrana have been linked with their former captain who currently manages Qatar side Al-Sadd in the Middle East.
The Camp Nou outfit have been working tirelessly to get the deal over the line as the club have sent a delegation to conclude arrangement for the World Cup winner.
According to Spanish news media outlet Marca, Xavi is just hours away from becoming the new boss at the Catalan club.
English Premier League Giants Ready To Trigger Barcelona Wonderkid’s £43M Buyout Clause
FootballIt is understood that Qatari side Al-Sadd are holding on to their Spanish gaffer who has won many trophies in his short spell at the club.
Al-Sadd released a statement on the situation recently:
"The position of the club is clear from the beginning: we are committed to keeping our coach Xavi with us and we cannot allow him to leave at this delicate time of the season."
On the other hand, it is now looking likely that Xavi is considering rejoining his former club as he nears signing a deal with Barca.
Xavi said:
"I've been talking to Barca for days, it's done.
"But now it depends on the conversations between clubs, they need to reach an agreement. Barca is coming to talk, we are all eager and excited. We'll see if it ends up being done.
"I really want to go home. I hope it happens. I have a contract and now the clubs have to negotiate. They already know my position."
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FootballMeanwhile, YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that Xavi Hernandez has reportedly put Paul Pogba among the four players he would love to sign when he becomes Barcelona manager next summer, Mirror, El Nacional.
The Barca legend is believed to have accepted to become the club's new manager after Ronald Koeman was given the boot in the past week.
And according to reports in Spain, the former midfield general has wished Pogba would be among his four major signings in the summer transfer window.