Published 16:06 IST, November 19th 2020
Xavi Hernandez can be Barcelona's Sir Alex Ferguson, claims Barca prez hopeful Victor Font
In a bold statement, Barcelona board's presidential race candidate Victor Font has explained why he thinks Xavi Hernandez can be Barcelona's Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Xavi Hernandez was instrumental in Barcelona's decade-long glory days in world football. While club has tasted little success in recent seasons, Xavi has been tipped for a sensational return, albeit this time in dugout. club's presidential frontrunner, Victor Font, has claimed in multiple interviews that if he were to be crowned Barcelona president, one of his first moves would be to bring Xavi on board as manr.
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Can Xavi Hernandez be Barca's Sir Alex Ferguson?
Currently coach of Qatari side Al Sadd, Xavi is reportedly poised for a return to his former club as a coach. midfield icon was, according to multiple reports, offered position in January earlier this year when Spanish giants sacked Ernesto Valverde.
ESPN Deportes published a report that shed light on how front runner in Barcelona board’s presidential campaign has a list filled with 10 candidates to fill role of Barcelona’s next manr. Presidential frontrunner Victor Font has w claimed that Xavi could be to Blaugrana what Sir Alex Ferguson was to Manchester United.
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In an interview with Reuters, Font spoke very highly about Xavi. He went on to mention how y had decided some years ago that Xavi would be best person to help Barcelona rebuild organization. He added how Barca can ideally have Xavi as ir manr for many years just like Sir Alex Ferguson was at Manchester United. Font also mentioned how Xavi is flexible and can be available for a different role as he among rare breed of people who have such leadership qualities.
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Where does this leave Ronald Koeman?
Victor Font also addressed situation of current Barca manr Ronald Koeman and what it would mean for his future. “That’s a decision sporting directors will have to make, but we’re thankful to Ronald for taking on this challenge at a difficult time. We’re happy to see him making bold decisions and empowering young players who have potential. Xavi has a very long term perspective. He’s only 40, he was telling me or day his professional career as a coach has many years ahead of him. So re will be tension or conflict.”
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Back in August Font was quoted by Cadena Ser’s El Larguero show saying: “Even if Koeman has a great season I would t change my plans. If I become president, Koeman will t be coach in 2021/2022.” Font went on to claim that Xavi understands that "all pieces of club have to fit toger" and a board of directors will decide who next manr will be.
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Im courtesy: Si Al Futur Twitter
16:06 IST, November 19th 2020