Xavi back at Barcelona, named head coach of La Liga giants on contract until 2024

Barcelona welcomed their former captain Xavi back as head coach. The former Spain star will take over from interim coach Sergi Barjuan after their La Liga game over the weekend against Celta Vigo.

Barcelona announced on Saturday that they had named legendary midfielder and former captain, Xavi Hernandez as head coach on a contract until 2024. Xavi's appointment comes after the sacking of Ronald Koeman. ='

The LaLiga club received the green light on Friday to sign the 41-year-old after they paid the release clause in his contract with Qatari side Al-Sadd. Xavi played for Barcelona for 17 years, making 767 appearances and winning 25 trophies, including four Champions League wins and eight league titles.