Xavi is reportedly on the brink of joining FC Barcelona, the team he once captained, as manager. Besides his legendary playing career, Xavi’s other credential is his experience as a coach in Qatar.
Fans of European football probably don’t watch Al-Sadd much, so let’s explore what his time coaching them has been like.
Xavi first joined Al-Sadd as a player, directly after winning the treble with Barcleona in 2015. He played with them for four years while getting his coaching badges, being groomed to take over as manager after his retirement.
After retiring as a player in 2019, he immediately took over as Al-Sadd’s coach.