The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has confirmed that Xavi Hernández will be the new coach of the Dutch national team, making him the first foreign coach since 1978. This news comes after the KNVB spoke with several candidates, including Arne Slot, Michael Reiziger, and Roberto Martínez, but ultimately chose Xavi.
According to Voetbal International, Xavi was not the first choice for the position, with Arne Slot initially being considered but opting to stay in club football. Xavi has previously coached Al-Sadd and Barcelona, winning championships with both clubs. This experience will likely be valuable in his new role as Dutch national team coach.
Xavi's appointment marks a significant change for the Dutch national team, which has had a string of Dutch coaches in recent years. Ronald Koeman was the previous coach, but he has now been replaced by the Spanish coach. The KNVB will be hoping that Xavi's experience and success will bring a new level of success to the team.
The Dutch national team will now be looking to Xavi to lead them to success in international competitions. Xavi's first task will be to prepare the team for their upcoming matches, and he will be hoping to make a positive impact on the team's performance.