Barcelona has decided to start the new season with Ronald Koeman in charge for the second successive year.
Xavi who has been long-linked with the Barcelona job admits that he would love to return to his former club as a manager in the near future.
The Barca legend has signed a two-year contract extension with Al Sadd in May.
“I am always on the market! The club decided to continue with Koeman and I wish him the best. In these last four months, I have not had any contact with [Laporta] or anyone from the board,” Xavi said at a news conference on Thursday.
“I don’t know when the moment will arrive but, for me, it would be a dream to return to Barca one day. I’m in no rush, honestly, but I hope it happens.
“I understand people may think I am not ready, but I want to make it clear that I am. I know the club, the environment… I am coaching at a professional level, not kids, and I feel prepared.
“People also criticised [Pep] Guardiola and [Zinedine] Zidane before they took charge at Barca and [Real] Madrid. But Koeman’s the coach now and you have to respect that. I don’t want there to be a permanent debate about that.”
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