Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has emerged as a potential replacement for Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag if the club decides to sack the coach this season.
It was revealed that Manchester United have already made contact with Xavi Hernandez agent twice this week and will be considering appointing the Spaniard if the Manchester United managerial seat becomes available.
Xavi, who has been free agent since he was sacked by Barcelona last season, claimed he does not want to manage any football club in the Spanish La Liga.
A four-man delegation led by Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada flew to Barcelona on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
However, different reports claimed they were in Barcelona to show their utmost support to the INEOS Britannia sailing team in their battle with New Zealand for the America’s Cup.
Apart from Xavi Hernandez being a managerial target for the club, Manchester United assistant manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy is also in contention to replace Ten Hag if Manchester United decide to replace the Dutchman.
Other sources from Old Trafford revealed that Ten Hag still remains the manager of the club, and the club have no plans to replace him this season as the Red Devils prepare to play against Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday, October 21, 2024.
The Manchester United hierarchy failed to make any comment in relation to the future of the Dutch manager even when the manager was not getting the desirable results.
Manchester United have endured a difficult start under Ten Hag after he kept his job in the summer during a summit meeting with the INEOS.
Amorin may also replace Ten Hag if the Dutch manager gets sacked.
Amorin has considered moving to the Premier League and was very close to joining Tottenham Hotspur in the 2023-24 season before the deal failed to materialize.
Xavi Hernandez First Match As The Barcelona Manager
The Xavi match against Sevilla was the Spaniard manager’s first match in charge of Barcelona. The Barcelona team defeated Sevilla 1-0.
What did Xavi win as Barcelona coach?
During the manager’s tenure at Barcelona, Xavi won the La Liga title and the Spanish Super Cup.
How good is Xavi as a coach?
During Xavi’s managerial career at Barcelona, Xavi was only able to win the La Liga title, in three seasons.
The manager was only able to secure 2.06 points per game in the La Liga. In the manager’s third season at Barcelona, the Catalonia finished 12 points behind the reigning Champions Real Madrid.
How many matches has Xavi lost as Barcelona’s coach?
The manager lost 30 matches out of 139 matches in all club competitions. Xavi’s first and second season were good. However, in the third season, Xavi failed to survive the pressure from losses of games.
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