Why Xavi rejected FC Barcelona offer to replace Ernesto Valverde revealed?

Xavi, 39, has often expressed his desire of returning to his boyhood club he joined as an 11-year-old before winning 25 major titles with.

While it's since been revealed via AS that Barcelona's all-time leading appearance maker rejected the offer, Xavi distanced himself from the meeting.

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3. Exequiel Palacios - River Plate to Bayer Leverkusen (€17M)

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6. Munas Dabbur - Sevilla to Hoffenheim (€12M)

7. Joao Pedro - Fluminense to Watford (€4M)

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"I cannot say anything, they were here to talk to me and we discussed many things. Sorry, I cannot give any more information," Xavi said after his side advanced to the Prince's Cup final.

"I cannot hide it's my dream to coach Barcelona, I've said it many times in many interviews, everyone knows I support Barcelona from the bottom of my heart.

"But I'm doing my job here, I'm doing my best. I was focused on the semi-final and now I'm focusing on the final."

While he's reiterated the Blaugrana hot seat would be his dream job, the Guardian has revealed he rejected the proposal of managing the club out of respect for Valverde and Al Sadd.

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