Xavi (39) stops after this season and will coach according to the philosophy Cruyff’

Xavi (39) stops after this season and will coach according to the philosophy Cruyff’

02 may 2019 17:33
02-05-19 17:33
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Xavi has Thursday his retirement as a professional footballer announced. The 39-year-old icon of FC Barcelona, who for the Qatari Al Sadd comes out, pours itself after this season on a career as a trainer.

“This is my last season as a player, but I look forward to seeing what my future as a coach”, writes Xavi, who is still at least three duels to play in Qatar, in an open letter.

“My philosophy as a trainer reflects the style that we over the years have developed with the influence of Johan Cruyff and La Masía (the youth academy of Barcelona, ed.). I love teams who take the initiative, attack and the ball would have.”