October 28th 2024.
Xavi, the former head coach of Barcelona, has been taking a year-long break from football. Despite being linked to a potential role as the next manager of Manchester United, Xavi is determined to stick to his sabbatical.
After a 2-1 defeat against West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday, United decided to part ways with their previous manager, Erik ten Hag, on Monday morning. In the meantime, Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as the interim manager while the club searches for a permanent replacement.
Rumors have been circulating that Xavi is a top contender for the position, with reports claiming that he has already had talks with the club. Even Xavi's wife seemed to hint at a potential move to Manchester United when she posted a photo on her Instagram story of their son wearing a United shirt next to his father.
However, according to several Spanish outlets, including Marca and Relevo, Xavi is not interested in interrupting his break with his family and is unlikely to join a new club until next summer. Despite this, former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Xavi would command instant respect from United's dressing room.
Carragher said, "Xavi is one of my favorite players and I think he's the greatest Spanish player of all time. He's managed Barcelona and was seen as the next Pep Guardiola. Even as a player, he was thought to be destined for success as a manager. He may have lost his job at Barcelona, but he still managed to win La Liga against a strong Real Madrid team led by Carlo Ancelotti."
He also mentioned that there is a connection between someone on the United board and Xavi, and reports suggest that there have been talks in the past few days. "I'm not sure what Manchester United can do right now, and I don't think the fans would support a move for Gareth Southgate, but I don't think Xavi would be a bad appointment."
Carragher believes Xavi's status as a former player and his success as a manager make him a strong candidate for the role. "There's no one in that dressing room who has won more than him, and he has successfully managed a huge football club. He's won a league and a cup competition, going up against someone like Carlo Ancelotti. His CV speaks for itself and I think he would have instant respect on the training pitch."
While there is no official announcement yet, Manchester United fans eagerly await news of their next manager. Stay tuned for more updates on this story.
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