Former Spain and Barcelona player, Xavi Hernandez, have been appointed as the new manager of Qatar club side Al Sadd on a two-year deal.
Xavi made a record 767 appearances for Barca and 133 for Spain in his playing career before moving to the Qatari club in 2015 ahead of his transition into coaching. Al Sadd confirmed Xavi will take charge of the club’s pre-season training camp in Girona from July 14-29.
He replaces Portuguese coach Jesualdo Ferreira, who left Al Sadd after leading them to a 14th Qatar Stars League title.
Earlier this month Xavi announced he would retire at the end of the season to pursue a career in coaching.