Former Barcelona player and manager Xavi Hernández just dropped some serious news about his future, and it's not what most folks expected. He's officially eyeing the international stage, revealing his big dream to lead a country's charge at a future World Cup or other major tournament.
The 46-year-old has been out of work since Barcelona's Joan Laporta sent him packing back in the summer of 2024. Since then, his name has popped up in rumors for club hotseats all over Europe and beyond. But here's the kicker: Xavi hasn't jumped at any of those opportunities because he hasn't found a job he feels is the "next logical step" in his coaching career.
Turns out, there's a pretty compelling reason why. When the media pressed him on his plans, Xavi explained it straight up, as cited by Fabrizio Romano: "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." He's clearly putting his young family first, which is a surprisingly human twist for a coach of his caliber. He then rattled off his ambition to "take part as a coach in a World Cup, EURO, AFCON, an Asian Cup…". You gotta respect a man who knows his priorities.
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