Xavi Hernandez appointed Netherlands head coach on four-year deal

The Netherlands announced Xavi as their new head coach on Wednesday, and the Spaniard feels a special connection to the country. The post Xavi feels ‘a special connection to Dutch football’ following appointment as head coach appeared first on SoccerNews.

Former Barcelona star player and coach Xavi Hernandez has been hired to coach the Netherlands national team through the 2030 World Cup. He received a four-year contract to take over a team that lost to Morocco on penalty kicks in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. It was the Netherlands’ worst finish […]

Zeist: Xavi Hernandez has been appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands men’s national football team. We proudly present our new head coach. ⁰⁰Welcome, Xavi Hernández! #NothingLikeOranje #Xavi2030 pic.twitter.com/9aOpc9J53S— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) August 12, 2026 Xavi became Netherlands' first foreign coach in almost 50 years. The 46-year-old Spaniard, who succeeds Ronald Koeman, has signed a contract through to the 2030 FIFA World Cup.After becoming the Netherlands’ first overseas-born coach since Austrian Ernst Happel vacated the reins in the 1978, he will look forward to working with the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven, Denzel Dumfries, Jurrien Timber, Frenkie de Jong and Ryan Gravenberch.#Xavi2030 #NothingLikeOranje pic.twitter.com/0b5KGxqmph— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) August 12, 2026 “It is a great honour to become head coach of the Netherlands national team. As someone who was developed at the FC Barcelona academy, with strong influences from, among others, Johan Cruyff and Rinus Michels, I feel a special connection to Dutch football. You could say I am, in a way, a son of Dutch football. Other great coaches, especially Louis van Gaal, under whom I made my debut at Barcelona, and Frank Rijkaard, have also played an important role in shaping me as both a player and as a coach," Xavi said on his appointment.The coaching staff will be further shaped in the coming weeks. Xavi added, “The intention is to put together a coaching staff that also includes Dutch input. Specific knowledge of the game, the players and the culture is of great value. By combining each other’s knowledge and experience, we will create the best possible conditions to get the maximum out of ourselves and the squad.”PSG vs Aston Villa: Desire Doue Seals 2-1 UEFA Super Cup Triumph As Paris Saint-Germain Begin Season With Silverware | Video Xavi, one of the greatest midfielders of all time, played a fundamental function in Spain conquering their first global title at South Africa 2010. ‘The Puppet Master’ completed 93 per cent of his passes as they edged the Netherlands in the Soccer City final.Xavi, one of the greatest midfielders of all time, played a fundamental function in Spain conquering their first global title at South Africa 2010. ‘The Puppet Master’ completed 93 per cent of his passes as they edged the Netherlands in the Soccer City final.Lionel Messi Left Speechless As Jhohan Romana Pulls Off Unexpected Mid-Game Hug During Leagues Cup Clash | Video After an impressive playing career in which he played for Barcelona for a total of seventeen seasons and achieved great success, Xavi began his coaching career in 2019 at Al-Sadd in Qatar, where he had previously also played. In what is still a young coaching career, he was immediately successful, winning several domestic trophies with the club.In November 2021, Xavi returned to FC Barcelona as head coach. In the 2022/23 season, he led the club to victory in the Spanish Super Cup and to its first league title since the 2018/19 season.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Xavi takes over Netherlands as Dutch appoint first foreign coach in years

Spain great Xavi Hernandez was hired as Netherlands coach on Wednesday, becoming the first foreign-born leader of the national team in nearly 50 years.

Spain great Xavi Hernandez has been hired as Netherlands coach to become the first foreign-born leader of the national team in nearly 50 years

He has signed a four-year deal

After being linked with Erik ten Hag, Arne Slot and Roberto Martinez, the Netherlands have appointed Xavi as their new head coach. The post Netherlands announce surprise Xavi appointment appeared first on SoccerNews.

Xavi Hernandez signed a four-year deal with the Netherlands and will lead the Oranje in their Euro 2028 and 2030 World Cup campaigns.

Former Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has been appointed the new head coach of the Netherlands. The 46-year-old Spaniard has agreed a contract to lead the team through to the 2030 World Cup.

Xavi guided Barca to the La Liga title in 2023 after beginning his managerial career with Qatari club Al Sadd

Xavi guided Barca to the La Liga title in 2023 after beginning his managerial career with Qatari club Al Sadd

Just as he did at Barcelona in 2021, Xavi Hernández has replaced Ronald Koeman as head coach, this time taking charge of the Netherlands, marking his first foray into international management

Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has reportedly signed an agreement to become the new Netherlands national team manager. Get the details on Xavi’s new Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-xavi-appointed-netherlands-manager-reports/

Former Barcelona coach given deal until 2030 World CupSpaniard has been out of management since 2024Former Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández has been appointed the new head coach of the Netherlands. The 46-year-old Spaniard has agreed a contract to lead the team through to the 2030 World Cup.He replaces Ronald Koeman, who stepped down following the Netherlands’ last-32 defeat by Morocco at this summer’s World Cup. Continue reading...

Former Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands. The 46-year-old has signed a four-year deal until the 2030 World Cup. Xavi will now replace Ronald Koeman, who took charge of the team at this year’s World Cup. The former Spain midfielder joins the Dutch national side after […] Xavi’s new managerial job confirmed

Former Barcelona manager Xavi is appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year deal.

Xavi last managed with Barcelona for parts of three seasons helping the Blaugrana to a league title and Spanish Super Cup.

Spain great Xavi Hernandez was hired as Netherlands coach on Wednesday, becoming the first foreign-born leader of the national team in nearly 50 years. Xavi was a member of the Spain team that beat the Dutch in the World Cup final in 2010, marking their third defeat in the title match. The 46-year-old Xavi, who has been out of work since leaving his job as Barcelona coach in May 2024, takes over from Ronald Koeman after his departure following the World Cup.

It is the 46-year-old's first management job since his departure from Barcelona in the summer of 2024.

Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez was officially announced as the new head coach of the Netherlands national team on Wednesday.

Former Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández has agreed to become the new head coach of the Netherlands national team. The post Xavi agrees deal to become new Netherlands coach appeared first on Vanguard News.