Xavi: Former Barcelona midfielder focused on Al Sadd role amid talks to succeed Ronald Koeman
Xavi says he is centered around his job as supervisor of Qatari side Al Sadd in the midst of hypothesis he could succeed Ronald Koeman at his previous club Barcelona.
Barca fired Koeman after a loss by Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday and have since designated "B" group mentor Sergi Barjuan as between time chief.
Barca president Joan Laporta demonstrated on Friday that discussions with the 41-year-old Xavi, who partook in a prize loaded 17-year spell at the club, had progressed yet no understanding had at this point been reached.
"I'm at present centered around my work with Al Sadd and I can't discuss whatever else," Xavi, whose side are getting ready for a Qatar Stars League game against Al Ahli on Saturday, told a news gathering on Friday.
In May, Xavi marked an agreement to expand his visit responsible for Al Sadd for an additional two years.
He turned down the opportunity to mentor Barcelona in January 2020 after Ernesto Valverde was excused, yet was connected with the top occupation at the Camp Nou, even after Koeman succeeded Quique Setien.
Xavi has appreciated extraordinary accomplishment since moving to Doha in 2019, winning seven significant prizes for the supreme Qatar Stars League champions, who took to Twitter to demand their mentor isn't peering toward a move away.
"In light of what is circling as of late, the #AlSadd the board reaffirms that Xavi has a two-year contract with the club and is completely centered around the group's forthcoming matches, to keep up with our lead at the highest point of the association and to guard the title," Al Sadd tweeted.
Barcelona are 10th in La Liga with 15 focuses from 10 games, nine focuses hapless of pioneers Real Sociedad, and following second-put Real Madrid by six. They have Alaves on Saturday.
Energy: Xavi prepared for Barcelona work
Manchester City supervisor Pep Guardiola accepts his previous Barcelona colleague is prepared to become lead trainer at the Nou Camp.
Guardiola communicated his compassion toward Koeman following his firing yet says he has no questions about Xavi's capacity to deal with the Catalan club.
"Ronald and myself know precisely that we depend and live and we are there for the outcomes," said previous Barcelona supervisor Guardiola.
"It's not possible for anyone to make due without great outcomes, not Koeman or Pep. Everything I can say is he's a companion of mine, I want him to enjoy all that life has to offer, we can talk soon...
"Xavi - I don't have a clue what will occur. On the off chance that it happens I don't have any questions he's prepared to do the work.
"He knows the game, he has energy and I'm almost certain he has more experience now than I had when I dominated."
