Xavi Hernández's future is once again tied to the sidelines after several months of inactivity. The Catalan coach, free since his departure from Barça in 2024, has received a concrete offer in recent days. According to Madrid-Barcelona.com, this time the proposal is serious and has sparked genuine interest.
Xavi had previously rejected moving to certain leagues, convinced that he could wait for something better. However, the current scenario is making him reconsider his decision and look at a return with fresh eyes. The call from an ambitious European club puts him back on the soccer map.
A serious proposal on the table
The former culé coach has received numerous signs of interest in recent months. He received multi-million euro offers from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, but none convinced him. Clubs in Italy also sounded out his availability, although they didn't reach a firm agreement.
Now, what he has in his hands is different: a solid project, in a competitive league, and with room for growth. Xavi understands that the opportunity comes at a key moment, after a sabbatical year in which he devoted himself to other businesses. Meanwhile, his inner circle assures that he's more willing than ever to return.
According to Madrid-Barcelona.com, the club in question isn't satisfied with having him only on the sidelines. The intention is to give him total prominence in sports planning, trusting his judgment to lead signings. That's where the name that most worries Barcelona fans appears: Fermín López.
Xavi's favorite
During his time at Camp Nou, Xavi made it clear who his favorite player was. Despite the competition in midfield, he always backed Fermín López at key moments. His intensity, ability to get forward, and character made him the then coach's favorite.
It's no secret that Xavi keeps a special bond with the midfielder from Huelva. According to the aforementioned information, he doesn't rule out trying to convince him to join his new project. The winter transfer window could be the scenario where that possibility gains momentum.
For Barça, that situation would set off all the alarms. Fermín is considered one of the key pieces for the present and future. Losing him, especially to a former coach, would be a psychological blow for the fans.
A move that changes the board
The final decision hasn't been made yet, but there's some optimism in Xavi's camp. The coach has contacted former teammates and coaches to better understand the structure of the interested club. He even asked for references from footballers who recently played for that entity.
The project includes total trust in his method and room to implement his philosophy. In addition, they're guaranteeing him contractual stability, something Xavi has always valued in his talks. The fact that he can work again in a competitive environment is especially attractive to him.
His name generates excitement across the continent, where he still enjoys prestige after his years at Barça. His signing for this club would be seen as a major media-impact move.
The team that has put this proposal on the table is none other than Bayer Leverkusen. The German side, which is going through a turbulent start to the Bundesliga, is looking for an immediate replacement on the sidelines. Xavi Hernández is the chosen one to lead the new project, with full sporting powers.
According to Madrid-Barcelona.com, the German board values his international prestige and trusts his ability to give the team an identity. In Barcelona, the main concern is clear: Xavi could return in January for his favorite, Fermín López.