Xavi Hernandes is set to resume his new role as the new head coach of FC Barcelona after leaving his role at Qatari club Al Sadd.
A statement announcing Hernandes’ exit from Al Sadd posted on the Stars League side’s official Twitter page read: “The Al Sadd 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.”
Also, Al Sadd CEO Turki Al-Ali added: “Xavi informed us a few days ago of his desire to go to Barcelona at this particular time, because of the critical stage his hometown club is going through, and we understand this and decided not to stand in his way.”