After an extensive negotiation between Barcelona and Al-Sadd, in which Xavi himself acted as an intermediary, his signing as the new manager of the Blaugrana team was finalized. However, the love of the former footballer himself was very surprised, who paid the Qatari team his own termination clause and denied offers from national teams to reach the culé bench.
Xavi paid his own termination clause
Xavi Hernández himself agreed with the leaders to terminate his contract and it was he who did the payment of the clause that he had in his contract and with which he could be released , which was around five million euros according to ESPN sources.
The sheikh and owner of the team, Mohammed bin Hamad, was reluctant to release the Spaniard, however he had given him his word that he would facilitate his departure if FC Barcelona showed interest in signing him.
In addition, and as reported by the Qatari club on its social networks, both Barcelona and Al-Sadd and even Xavi will maintain practical cooperation in the future.
Turki Al-Ali: The # AlSadd administration has agreed on Xavi’s move to Barcelona after the payment of the release clause stipulated in the contract. We have agreed on cooperation with Barcelona in the future. Xavi is an important part of Al-Sadd’s history and we wish him success. pic.twitter.com/3FvCOdYl5X
— 🏆 # 76 Al Sadd SC | نادي السد (@AlsaddSC) November 5, 2021
Xavi refused to lead Neymar’s Brazil
Xavi himself confirmed during his presentation as Barcelona coach that he had an offer to join the coaching staff of the Brazil team, however, The offer declined to the detriment of the Blaugrana team.
The idea was that the Spanish would be part of the ‘verdeamarela’ technical team as Tite’s assistant until the Qatar World Cup , to later take the position of coach.
“Yes it is true that I spoke with Brazil. The idea was to help Tite and catch the team after the World Cup. My dream was to come to Barça. I feel prepared, with a lot of confidence. I feel that it is the moment ”, assured the ex footballer.
Would you have imagined Xavi 🇪🇸 as DT from Brazil? During his presentation in Barcelona, the new coach and idol of the club confirmed contacts with the CBF. 🇧🇷💣 pic.twitter.com/xsYdaNbjq5— ESPN Soccer Argentina (@ESPNFutbolArg) November 8, 2021