Home > Football > La Liga > Barcelona > News

Barcelona reportedly hold talks with former midfielder Xavi regarding the possibility of becoming the club's next permanent manager.

Barcelona have reportedly held talks with former midfielder Xavi regarding the possibility of becoming the club's next permanent manager.

Ernesto Valverde, now in his third season at Camp Nou, is under pressure following the club's poor performances in the Champions League knockout phases under his leadership.

Xavi, a legend of the club, is currently the manager of Qatari side Al Sadd having retired from playing last year.

According to RAC1, sporting director Eric Abidal and CEO Oscar Grau met with the former player on Friday to discuss the position.

Xavi, who joined the club's famous La Masia academy aged 11, made 767 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions, winning 17 major trophies in the process.

ID:385658: cacheID:385658:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1366:

Restore Data

1

Arsenal 'fail' with first loan offer for Serie A striker

2

Arteta's big decision: Arsenal 'make contact' with brother of La Liga star

3

The Vivienne to make posthumous cameo in G'wed series two

4

'In the hunt' - Could a returning Toffee fire Everton to Premier League safety?

5

Too expensive? Everton, Leicester 'put off' swoop for Premier League defender

6

Has Chalobah saved his long-term Chelsea career with Palace recall?

7

"Training really well" - Could Man United have a surprise starter vs. Southampton?

8

Transfer news and rumours: Esse to Bournemouth, Cannon to Sheffield United

9

A resolution in sight? Amorim addresses Rashford situation ahead of Saints clash

10

Chelsea 'make decision' on Chalobah: Is defender returning to Stamford Bridge?