Xavi says he is interested in branching out into international management, two years after leaving Barcelona.
Xavi open to coaching a national team
Xavi has been out of management since leaving Barcelona two years ago, and he is eyeing a return to the dugout on the international stage.
Xavi spent just under three seasons at Barcelona before he was relieved of his duties in May 2024, following successive defeats and a trophyless season.
The former midfielder had led the team to the LaLiga title in 2022-23, also winning the Supercopa de Espana, but has been out of work since leaving Camp Nou.
Xavi, , a World Cup winner with Spain as a player, also previously managed at the Qatar side Al-Sadd, lifting seven trophies, but he believes a national team job would suit his current situation better than another club role.
"My next step could be a national team. I'll say it openly: this could be a good fit for me," he told RNE
"I have family. A club wouldn't allow me as much time with my family; I've got young children.
"I'm keen to take part as a coach in a World Cup, Euros, AFCON, or the Asian Cup."
Xavi took charge of 143 matches with Barcelona, winning 90 of those (D24 L29), leaving with a 62.9% win rate.
