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Xavi: Everyone sees me as the Barcelona coach one day

Barcelona legend Xavi has once again reiterated his desire to return to the Camp Nou and manage the club at some point in the future.

The 41-year-old, who is currently in charge of Qatari side Al Sadd, was approached last year about taking over from Ernesto Valverde but turned Barca down because he felt the timing wasn’t right.

Xavi has now given an interview to Fifa where he’s acknowledged the frequent links with his former club but insisted he has total respect for current boss Ronald Koeman.

“Everyone sees me as the Barca coach one day.