"There are negotiations between Xavi and Barcelona"

"There are negotiations between Xavi and Barcelona now and we wish him success wherever he wants to go". That is what Al-Sadd said before the match against Al-Rayyan. A sentence that brings Xavi closer to the club of his dreams. The disaster in the Supercup and the irregular form of the team have reactivated the search for a new manager. 

Al Sadd sporting director, Muhammad Ghulam Al Balushi, broadcasted the message on the Qatari Television channel 'Alkass' before the Qatar Cup match. It is being interpreted as an advance in the talks between Xavi and Barcelona.

Al-Sadd already issued a statement reminding that that ex-player was focussed on his current team, admitting at the same time that Barcelona is Xavi's big target and dream.

In the last few hours, it was revealed that Barca's aim is for Xavi to become manager now, which would obviously provoke Ernesto Valverde's exit, who has been manager since 2017.

The events could happen in the next few hours. According to 'Marca', Barcelona's directors want Xavi's answer this Sunday. Sporting director, Eric Abidal, and CEO, Óscar Grau, are still in Doha.