Former Barcelona manager Xavi remains calm regarding plans for the next step of his coaching career and is in no hurry to confirm his next destination. Since stepping down from his role at Barcelona, Xavi has been linked with the managerial positions at several clubs, including Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen last season. Now, as Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Ittihad announced the sacking of manager Laurent Blanc after losing to Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr, Xavi has once again been mentioned by the outside world and has become a top candidate for the new managerial role at this Saudi giant.
However, coaching in Saudi Arabia is not at all on Xavi's current radar. He himself has still not decided on his next club. Regardless, the Spaniard is waiting for an offer from a great club—one that will allow him to implement his coaching philosophy once again.
Xavi and his team are keeping a close eye on opportunities to coach other clubs. New coaching offers come to Xavi almost every week; among these are both genuine intentions that have undergone initial discussions, as well as rumors that are purely for inflating interest or media hype. Faced with these opportunities, Xavi and his camp have always maintained a cautious stance, prioritizing projects that align with his footballing philosophy and have long-term development potential. He neither readily rejects any possibilities nor lowers his coaching standards or compromises his reputation merely for the sake of a contract.
During his time away from the dugout, Xavi has dedicated more time to his family, enjoying this rare period of quality family life. At the same time, he still holds regular meetings with his core coaching staff, maintaining his professional sharpness by analyzing matches and studying tactics—making thorough preparations for his eventual return to management.
