Barcelona hail return of 'absolute legend' Xavi as coach
Gulf Times
In this file photo Barcelona's supporters hold a huge flag bearing the portrait of Barcelona's midfielder Xavi Hernandez paying tribute to Hernandez before the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs RC Deportivo La Coruna at the Camp Nou stadium.
Barcelona confirmed the return of Xavi Hernandez as coach on Saturday, with the legendary midfielder facing an immense challenge to restore the fallen Spanish giants to their former glory.
The Spaniard left Camp Nou to play for Al Sadd in 2015, after making 767 appearances for the Catalan club, which included winning eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues.
"It's time to come home. Welcome, Xavi," Barca tweeted.
"It wasn't goodbye, it was see you later," it wrote, along with a video montage of the player's departure in 2015.
