Xavi Hernandez takes national team job

Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez has accepted a surprise national team position, according to a report from FotMob.

The move comes as a surprise given Xavi’s recent club-focused managerial career, first with Barcelona and then with Al Sadd and briefly at Qatar SC. Details of the specific national team and the exact role have not been fully disclosed in the available report.

Xavi Hernandez, one of Barcelona’s greatest midfielders, remains a highly recognizable figure in world football and his appointment to a national team set-up would represent a significant development in his coaching trajectory.