Xavi: “My next step could be a National Team, I want that!”

Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández revealed his desire to transition into international management, prioritizing the balanced schedule of a national team role to spend more time with his young family.

Xavi is eyeing international management for his next tactical chapter! The former Barcelona boss revealed a strong desire to take the reins of a national team, explaining that the lighter schedule perfectly suits his personal life.

🚨👀Xavi: “My next step could be a National team. It would suit me and I WANT THAT”.

“I have family. A club wouldn’t allow me as much time with my family, I’ve got young children”.

“I’m keen to take part as a coach in a World Cup, EURO, AFCON, an Asian Cup…”. pic.twitter.com/6RgIUFdMJR

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“I have family. A club wouldn’t allow me as much time… I’ve got young children,” Xavi noted. Ready for a new challenge, the midfield icon explicitly targeted coaching at a World Cup, EURO, AFCON, or Asian Cup.