Xavi Appointed as Barcelona New Head Coach

Barcelona confirmed on Saturday the appointment of Xavi Hernández as the Blaugrana new head coach, succeeding Ronald Koeman.

"It is expected that Xavi Hernández will arrive in Barcelona this weekend and that on Monday 8 November his presentation as new FC Barcelona first team coach will take place in an event open to the public at Camp Nou. After the event Xavi Hernández will appear in a press conference in the Ricard Maxenchs press room," Barcelona said in a statement.

"Shortly we will detail the agenda for the presentation of Xavi Hernández as the new coach of the first team," it added.