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Chelsea has approached former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez regarding their managerial vacancy, but he will have to wait longer for a return to coaching. Xavi has been out of work since leaving Barcelona after the 2023-24 season.
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Xavi Hernandez approached by Chelsea over managerial vacancy
Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has been briefing that he is keen to get back into the game in the near future, but it seems he will have to wait a while longer. That is despite being approached by Premier League giants Chelsea.
Xavi has been out of work since leaving Barcelona at the end of the 2023-24 season, a 2.5 year spell that resulted in a Liga title and a Spanish Supercup. However his spell ended badly, with Xavi initially resigning, before extending his deal, and being sacked less than a month later. He has been linked with a number of jobs since, including the Manchester United job on multiple occasions, and reportedly turned down the chance to take over Morocco for the 2026 World Cup.
As per Ben Jacobs, Xavi Hernandezās camp have leaked that he was approached by Chelsea over the upcoming vacancy at Stamford Bridge in the summer. The Catalan coach is keen on a move to the Premier League at some point. Jacobs goes on to explain that Chelsea are not planning on holding further talks with him though, as they pursue other options.
Jacobs goes on to say that former Rayo Vallecano manager Andoni Iraola and ex-Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso are in the frame for the job too. Iraola is set to leave this summer, and despite links to former side Athletic Club, as Ernesto Valverdeās replacement.
Chelsea approached Xavi Hernandez as they seek a new manager to lead the team after recent challenges.
Xavi Hernandez was the manager of Barcelona until the end of the 2023-24 season, where he won a Liga title and a Spanish Supercup before being sacked.
No, Xavi Hernandez has not accepted any managerial offers since leaving Barcelona, including turning down the chance to manage Morocco for the 2026 World Cup.
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Alonsoās stock remains high, and he has been linked with a move to Liverpool, having been approached by the Reds before taking over Los Blancos. He is expected to have offers to return to work when he pleases, and Chelsea could be one of those destinations.