Barcelona and Spain's former legend Xavi Hernandez announced they will continue playing until the end of the year after the end of the season. After retiring from international football, the star midfielder playing Qatar football club in the Middle East is currently playing.
Hernandez was expected to end the football career after finishing this season. But the former Spanish star, who won the World Cup and four-time Champions League title, told AFP he felt physically fit enough. So, want to leverage some of my career.
The 38-year-old footballer, who is currently under the influence of Qatar's football club Al Saad, said, "I decided to prolong my career for at least six months. '
Asked why the game continued to continue, Xavi said, "It depends on my physical condition. Maybe I can continue playing until December. '
Earlier, Xavi announced that at the end of this season, he will start his coaching career after ending his career. Xavi, who took part in 133 international matches for Spain, was expected to take Al Saad's lead in the next season. At the same time, the Qatar national team was to coaching in 2022.
When the Middle East will host the World Cup football So this announcement was unexpectedly new.
In 1998, Xavier made his debut in the Catalan Giant Barcelona. He won 8 of the La Liga titles with the participation of more than 500 matches for the team. Meanwhile, the current league season ended in Qatar. Where al-Saad has runners up Although there are still two cup matches left. Javy will play for Saada. Saad will face Saudi Arabian club Al Ahal in the first leg of the last sixteen of the AFC Champions League on Monday. Qatari Club will take part in the semifinals of the Emir Cup in Qatar's biggest domestic tournament at the end of the week.