Here We Go! Xavi The New Barcelona Coach

Xavi (Instagram @fabrizioromano)

JAKARTA - Xavi Hernandez has finally returned to Barcelona. The 41-year-old Spaniard will become the new manager of the Catalan club.

The news of Xavi's return to the club that raised his name was revealed by transfer expert Fabrizio Riomano.

"Xavi to Barcelona, ​​confirmed and here we go! Official statement from Al-Sadd about the completed deal with Barça. Xavi is back and he is the new manager," wrote Romano on social media.

Xavi to Barcelona, ​​confirmed and here we go! Official statement from Al-Sadd on the agreement completed with Barça. Xavi is back and he's the new manager. #FCB #Xavi pic.twitter.com/fUdSxjbua4

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 5, 2021

Reportedly, Barcelona have redeemed Xavi's release clause of around 5 million euros.

“Al-Sadd have agreed to the move of Xavi to Barcelona following the payment of the release clause set out in the contract. We have agreed to cooperate with Barcelona in the future," wrote Al Sadd.

Turki Al-Ali: The #AlSadd administration has agreed on Xavi's move to Barcelona after the payment of the release clause stipulated in the contract. We've agreed on cooperation with Barcelona in the future. Xavi is an important part of Al-Sadd's history and we wish him success. pic.twitter.com/3FvCOdYl5X

— #76 Al Sadd SC | ادي السد (@AlsaddSC) November 5, 2021

Xavi has become Barcelona's first choice to replace Ronald Koeman who was sacked late last month. He has expressed his desire to "go home" to the club where he spent 17 years of his playing career.

"I've been talking to Barca for days, it's over," Xavi said after Al-Sadd's 3-3 draw with Al-Duhail in Wednesday's Qatar Stars League clash.

"However, now it depends on the conversation between the clubs, they need to come to an agreement. Barca will come to talk, we are all excited. We'll see if it's finally done.

"I really want to go home. I hope that happens. I have a contract and now the club has to negotiate. They already know my position," Xavi was quoted as saying by Marca, Thursday.

In the last two games, Barca handled Sergi Barjuan as interim coach.