Xavi is apparently interested in coaching in the Premier League after quitting his position as Barcelona manager at the conclusion of the season.
The Spaniard recently stepped down as manager of his childhood club after three seasons in charge, during which time he won one La Liga championship and a Supercopa de Espana.
It is unclear where the 44-year-old will wind up next, but his native nation has provided an inkling of where he may go.
According to SPORT, the four-time Champions League champion is currently considering a vacation because of the pressure he has faced throughout his tenure at Camp Nou. According to reports, Xavi “would prefer” to become a manager in the Premier League, where he could “take on an exciting project.”
The Red Devils’ willingness to employ the former Barcelona head coach is another thing, as United continues to investigate Erik ten Hag’s standing at the club. According to the Times, a decision might come soon, with the club hoping to make a choice this week.
One contender who no longer looks to be in the race is Thomas Tuchel, who is said to have met with Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco last week. Making his case for the Old Trafford post, the German allegedly vowed to bring out the best in English duo Mason Mount and Jadon Sancho, but departed the meeting “with the understanding” that the job would not be his if Ten Hag was dismissed of his duties.
Ten Hag has returned from his end-of-season vacation and “continues to sweat” about what will happen next in his career. Following the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City, the Dutchman stated, “I don’t think about this. I am now working on a project, and we are precisely where we want to be.
“We’re putting together a team, and when I took over at Manchester United, things were a shambles. We are currently on our way to building a team for the future. There will be ups and downs, but you can see that the team is growing and winning, and at the end of the day, it’s all about the trophies.
“The squad is improving, and we’re winning prizes. Two awards in two years isn’t too awful. Three finals aren’t terrible, but we need to keep progressing. I am not happy with it. We have to perform better, and if they don’t want me anymore, I’ll go somewhere else to win trophies, which is what I’ve done my entire career.”
