Overview
- Xavi said on July 17 and 18 that he is open to taking a national‑team job and that family reasons make the intermittent international schedule more appealing than a week‑to‑week club role.
- He left Barcelona in 2024 and has been out of work since, and he framed this move as a deliberate change in career focus rather than a retreat from football.
- Xavi cited the World Cup, the European Championship, the Africa Cup of Nations and the Asian Cup as tournaments he wants to coach at, signaling a very broad set of options.
- His playing and coaching history at Barcelona and Al‑Sadd — including a 2022–23 LaLiga title and multiple trophies in Qatar — gives him strong credentials and particular familiarity with Asian football.
- Immediate appointments are not confirmed and will depend on future vacancies, with Spain a natural fit but currently led by Luis de la Fuente, so federations and timing will determine where he lands next.