Xavi eyes national team role for next career step
The former Barcelona manager has revealed that he is looking to lead a national team in the next phase of his coaching career.
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Former Barcelona head coach Xavi has revealed his vision for the next chapter of his coaching career. The Spanish tactician stated that he intends to take charge of a national team, noting that this role would allow him to balance his professional ambitions with more time spent with his family.
According to the coach, the demands of club football often restrict his ability to be present for his young children. Xavi emphasized that his goal is to lead a side at major international tournaments, including the World Cup, the European Championship, and other continental competitions.
My next step could be a national team. It fits me and I want it. I have a family. Working in a club wouldn't allow me to spend as much time with them, as I have small children. I really want to participate as a head coach in a World Cup, a European Championship, or other major international tournaments. Xavi
The 46-year-old has been without a club since his departure from Barcelona in the spring of 2024. While he has been linked with several club positions in the past, Xavi's recent comments make it clear that his focus has now shifted toward international management.