Turki Al-Ali: Xavi is focusing on tomorrow’s game, any talk about his departure will be made through official channels

Al-Sadd general manager Turki Al-Ali gave a statement to the official club website about what is currently circulating in the media about Xavi coaching Barcelona, saying: “The issue of Xavi going to Barcelona is normal and expected because he will be at his club and it’s his first home and he must return there in the future, but as of today, Xavi is the coach of Al Sadd.”

Al-Ali continued: “Xavi and his team are focusing on tomorrow’s match against Al-Rayyan, and we know that a club with the size and professionalism of Barcelona will take to official channels to speak of such matters.”