Will he return to the Middle East? Xavi may take charge of AFC Champions League winners

It has been a year since Xavi Hernandez was dismissed from Barcelona. After parting ways with the Catalan club, the 45-year-old coach decided to take a break and spend a year away from the sidelines. That sabbatical has now come to an end, and Xavi is ready to dive back into active coaching.

According to Football Espana, Xavi is now starting to consider potential offers. Over the past year, his name has been linked with several clubs in both Europe and Asia, but a return to the Middle East—where he previously managed Al Sadd in Qatar—appears to be the most realistic scenario.

Saudi side Al-Ahli are reportedly looking at Xavi as a candidate should their current coach, Matthias Jaissle, leave for Leipzig. In that case, Xavi would face competition from Ange Postecoglou, the former Tottenham manager.