Former Barcelona Manager Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez has been linked with a move to the Premier League after stepping down from his role at Barcelona at the end of the season. The 44-year-old, who led Barcelona to a La Liga title and a Supercopa de Espa\u00f1a over three seasons, is reportedly considering a break from football to recharge but is also intrigued by an \u201cexciting project\u201d in the Premier League, according to *SPORT*.<\/p>\n
One of the clubs potentially interested in him is Manchester United, where the future of current manager Erik ten Hag remains uncertain. *The Times* reports that United could soon make a decision about Ten Hag\u2019s future as they assess his position. While Xavi\u2019s availability has caught attention, it is unclear whether he would be a direct replacement for Ten Hag.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel, another potential candidate for the role, is no longer seen as a frontrunner. Reports suggest Tuchel recently met with Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco to present his vision for United, but left with the impression that the job wouldn\u2019t be his if Ten Hag were dismissed.<\/p>\n
Erik ten Hag, who has just returned from his offseason break, remains focused on the progress he\u2019s making at United. After their FA Cup final win over Manchester City, Ten Hag reaffirmed his commitment to building the club\u2019s future, saying, \u201cI\u2019m not thinking about that. I\u2019m working on a project, and we\u2019re exactly where we want to be.\u201d He added, \u201cWhen I arrived at United, things were in disarray. Now we\u2019re building a team for the future, and while there will be ups and downs, we\u2019re progressing and winning.\u201d<\/p>\n
Although Ten Hag acknowledged the team\u2019s improvement, he also emphasized the need for further growth. \u201cTwo trophies in two years is decent, but we need to do better,\u201d he said. \u201cIf they no longer want me, I\u2019ll move on and continue winning trophies, which has been my career.\u201d<\/p>\n
As Manchester United evaluates its managerial situation, Xavi\u2019s potential move to the Premier League could add further intrigue. In the coming weeks, it will become clearer whether Xavi or another managerial change is on the horizon at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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