The name of Xavi Hernández happened to occupy the first flat of the newspapers and the main tendencies in the social networks after the FC Barcelona decided to do without the services of Ronald Koeman like trainer of the first team, with what the ex midfield player outlines like the favourite.
Nevertheless, it does not treat of the first occasion in which his name sounds to be the new míster of the Barça. Previously the club did four attempts for his return to the City Condal. Any succeeded, but seem to be that the fifth will be the one who finally put it to the control of the bench.
The attempts frustrated for fichar to Xavi
Even being active player already some saw the possibility that Xavi could train to the club to the time that played in him. It occurred in 2014 and had plans to cross the puddle to contest the MLS. Meanwhile, the 'Tata' Martino was not sure to continue at the front and expressed his interests in front of the then president, Josep Maria Bartomeu.
After winning the Champions of 2015, Xavi left to Catar to play in the To the-Sadd that today trains. A year afterwards, Pep Safe proposed him the possibility to train to the filial. Nevertheless, the egarense denied to accept it since for then still had more to give like player.
The third opportunity arrived after the exit of Ernesto Valverde. Eric Abidal and Òscar Grau travelled to earths cataríes to present an offer that allowed them have he what before. Again, the ex midfield player refused the proposal in front of the fault of guarantees in her.
Finally, Bartomeu went back to launch to by him after the 2-8 in front of the Bayern, for then under the direction of Quique Setién. The then president sustained a videollamada with Xavi and his representative, but neither there was agreement in the middle of so much uncertainty for the club.