Santi Cazorla believes Xavi will “be Barcelona coach one day”, with a Camp Nou icon being backed to return to Camp Nou when the time is right.
That moment has not arrived as yet, despite several opportunities opening up.
Barca have never shied away from the fact that they want to re-open their doors to a club legend again at some stage.
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Approaches have been made to secure his services in a managerial capacity, with questions asked of his availability when Ernesto Valverde and Quique Setien headed through the exits in Catalunya.